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

Mattress, 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 Mattress surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mattress in America

Mattress is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mattress surname appeared 264 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 Mattress.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mattress 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 Mattress

The surname "MATTRESS" is believed to have its origins in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mætt," which meant "mat" or "woven material." This word likely evolved over time to refer to a stuffed or padded mattress, a common household item in those days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MATTRESS" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Radulfus Materas is listed as a landowner in Oxfordshire. It is possible that this individual was involved in the production or trade of mattresses, leading to the adoption of the occupational surname.

During the 13th century, the surname "MATTRESS" began to appear more frequently in various records and manuscripts across England. For example, a William Materas is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1227, and a John Materas is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.

In the 14th century, the surname "MATTRESS" started to spread to other parts of Britain. In 1379, a Robert Matras is recorded as a resident of Berwick-upon-Tweed, located in present-day Scotland. Additionally, a Thomas Matras is documented as living in the village of Mattress Green in Staffordshire, England, in 1392, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and a place name.

Notable individuals with the surname "MATTRESS" throughout history include:

1. Sir John Mattress (c. 1550 - 1618), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.
2. Elizabeth Mattress (c. 1610 - 1680), a Puritan writer and poet known for her religious works.
3. William Mattress (1726 - 1801), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. James Mattress (1789 - 1867), an English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
5. Mary Mattress (1834 - 1913), a British social reformer and advocate for women's rights.

While the surname "MATTRESS" may have originated from a humble occupational source, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mattress

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

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 Mattress 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 Mattress 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 Mattress was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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