Find out how popular the last name Mattone is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mattone.

Mattone, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mattone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mattone in America

Mattone is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mattone surname appeared 174 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mattone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mattone to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mattone

The surname Mattone originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "mattone," which means "brick." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the occupation of brickmaking or construction work involving bricks.

One of the earliest known references to the Mattone surname can be found in historical records from the city of Florence, where a family by the name of Mattone was documented in the late 13th century. The name was also present in various other regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

During the Renaissance period, the Mattone surname gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Notable individuals from this time include Girolamo Mattone (1501-1569), a renowned Italian painter from Siena known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Tuscany.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Matton, Mattoni, and Mattonis. One notable figure from this period was Giacomo Mattone (1640-1718), a Venetian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several significant buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Contarini and the Chiesa di San Stae.

In the 19th century, the Mattone surname became more widespread across Europe and even reached the Americas through Italian immigration. One prominent individual from this era was Giuseppe Mattone (1834-1912), an Italian sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his marble and bronze statues commissioned by churches and public institutions in Italy and abroad.

Another notable figure was Maria Mattone (1855-1928), an Italian-American activist and labor organizer who played a crucial role in advocating for workers' rights and better working conditions in the textile industry in New England.

Throughout its history, the Mattone surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and craftsmen to artists, architects, and activists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mattone

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mattone.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mattone was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mattone has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mattone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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