2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Matthysse
A Dutch surname derived from the given name Matthew.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 151 Americans carry the last name Matthysse. That puts it at #133,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,269,896 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Matthysse surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
151
1 in 2,269,896
Census rank
#133,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
132
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 132 bearers of the surname Matthysse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Matthysse, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Black (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Matthysse
The surname Matthysse is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the late medieval period. It is derived from the given name Matthijs, which is the Dutch form of the biblical name Matthew, meaning "gift of God." The suffix "-se" is a common Dutch patronymic suffix, indicating that the name was initially a patronymic, referring to the son of someone named Matthijs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Matthysse can be found in the Dutch province of Zeeland, where it was documented in the 16th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Zeeland and Zuid-Holland, where many families with this surname resided in towns and villages.
During the Dutch Golden Age, which spanned the 17th century, several individuals bearing the surname Matthysse achieved prominence. Notably, Jan Matthysse (1619-1689) was a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscape and architectural paintings. Another notable figure was Cornelis Matthysse (1592-1658), a Dutch merchant and trader who played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch West India Company.
As the Dutch colonial empire expanded, the surname Matthysse spread to various parts of the world. In the 17th century, several individuals with this surname were among the early Dutch settlers in the Cape Colony (present-day South Africa). One such individual was Nicolaas Matthysse (1634-1701), who arrived in the Cape in 1662 and became a prominent landowner and farmer.
Another notable figure was Pieter Matthysse (1670-1726), a Dutch colonist who settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname in the late 17th century. He became a prominent figure in the colony's administrative affairs and served as a member of the local council.
In the 18th century, the surname Matthysse was also found in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), where several individuals bearing this name held positions in the Dutch East India Company. One such person was Hendrik Matthysse (1721-1788), who served as a merchant and administrator in the Dutch East Indies.
As the centuries progressed, the surname Matthysse continued to be carried by individuals of Dutch descent, both within the Netherlands and in various Dutch colonies and settlements around the world. While the spelling may have varied slightly in different regions, the name's Dutch origins and connections to the biblical name Matthew remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Matthysse
Among Census respondents with the surname Matthysse, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Black (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Matthysse bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Matthysse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.6% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino12.9% · 17
- Black or African American2.3% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Matthysse
Matthysse appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#133,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+20 bearers (+17.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,033 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #133,220 | 132 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+17.9%) | Up 14,033 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Matthysse surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #133,220 | 9.5% |
| Count | 112 | 132 | 17.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Matthysse bearers went from 112 to 132 (+17.9% change). The surname moved up 14,033 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #133,220.
FAQ
Matthysse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Matthysse?
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the surname Matthysse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,269,896 residents.
How common is Matthysse?
Matthysse ranks #133,220 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 132 people with the surname Matthysse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (151), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Matthysse.
Has Matthysse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Matthysse went from 112 recorded bearers to 132. That is an increase of 20 (+17.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #133,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Matthysse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Matthysse, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Black (2.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Matthysse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Matthysse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.6%), Hispanic (12.9%), Black (2.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Matthysse (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Matthysse mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the given name Matthew. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Matthysse (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Matthysse?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.