2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Matuch
A surname of unclear origin, potentially derived from a Jewish surname or a Slavic personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Matuch. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Matuch 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Matuch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Matuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Matuch
The surname Matuch finds its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the regions that are now modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, derived from a Polish or Ukrainian personal name or a place name.
One theory suggests that Matuch is a derivative of the Polish word "matać," which means "to tangle" or "to confuse." It could have been a descriptive surname given to someone known for their tangled or confusing behavior or speech. Another possibility is that it originated from a place name containing the Slavic root "mat-," which is related to words like "mother" or "maternal."
The earliest known record of the surname Matuch dates back to 1578, when it appears in a historical document from the city of Kraków, Poland. In this document, a man named Jakub Matuch is mentioned as a landowner in the nearby village of Mogilany.
In the 17th century, the name Matuch can be found in various church records and municipal archives across southeastern Poland and western Ukraine. One notable example is Jan Matuch, a merchant from the city of Lviv (then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth), who was granted citizenship rights in 1643.
As the name spread throughout the region, it also evolved into different spellings and variations, such as Matuchov, Matuchewicz, and Matuchowski. These variations often indicated a person's place of origin or familial lineage.
In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Matuch gained recognition in their respective fields. For instance, Franciszek Matuch (1810-1885) was a Polish painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Ihor Matuch (1873-1942), a Ukrainian writer and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of modern Ukrainian literature.
Other historical figures bearing the surname Matuch include:
1. Kazimierz Matuch (1865-1932), a Polish politician and member of the Galician Diet.
2. Mykola Matuch (1888-1937), a Ukrainian economist and statistician who worked for the Soviet government.
3. Józef Matuch (1892-1976), a Polish military officer and World War II resistance fighter.
4. Halyna Matuch (1920-2005), a Ukrainian-American artist and sculptor known for her religious artwork.
5. Volodymyr Matuch (1932-2010), a Ukrainian chess player and international master.
While the surname Matuch may have originated from modest beginnings, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical landscapes of Central and Eastern Europe over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Matuch
Among Census respondents with the surname Matuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Matuch 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 Matuch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Matuch
Matuch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,213 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-13 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,878 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 4,213 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 12,878 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 Matuch 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 | #137,327 | #150,205 | -9.4% |
| Count | 122 | 109 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Matuch bearers went from 122 to 109 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 12,878 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #150,205.
FAQ
Matuch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Matuch?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Matuch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Matuch?
Matuch ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Matuch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Matuch.
Has Matuch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Matuch went from 122 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Matuch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Matuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Matuch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Matuch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Matuch (2000, 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 Matuch mean?
A surname of unclear origin, potentially derived from a Jewish surname or a Slavic personal name. 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 Matuch (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 people share the surname Matuch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.