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

Matuza, 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 Matuza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matuza in America

Matuza is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matuza surname appeared 130 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 Matuza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matuza 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 Matuza

The surname MATUZA originated from Poland in the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "matuz," which means "an old man" or "an elder." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who was considered wise or respected within their community.

The earliest known record of the MATUZA surname dates back to 1792, when a man named Jan MATUZA was listed in the parish records of a small village near Krakow. It's possible that the name existed earlier, but records from that time are scarce.

In the 19th century, the name began to appear in various historical documents across different regions of Poland. One notable instance is a mention of a farmer named Tomasz MATUZA in a land registry from 1835 in the Silesian region.

While there are no known references to the MATUZA name in major historical manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, a few notable individuals bearing this surname can be found throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MATUZA surname was Jakub MATUZA, a Polish writer and poet who lived from 1810 to 1878. His works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the time.

Another prominent figure was Katarzyna MATUZA (1856-1928), a Polish activist who fought for women's rights and worked to establish educational opportunities for girls in rural areas.

In the 20th century, Stanislaw MATUZA (1901-1987) was a respected Polish architect known for his contributions to the reconstruction efforts in Warsaw after World War II. His designs blended traditional Polish architectural elements with modern styles.

Wladyslaw MATUZA (1922-2003) was a Polish-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. He held academic positions at various prestigious universities throughout his career.

Lastly, Jolanta MATUZA (born 1963) is a contemporary Polish artist known for her intricate textile works and installations. Her pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and have received critical acclaim.

While the MATUZA surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history rooted in Polish culture and has been borne by several notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matuza

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

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

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