2000
#74,164
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Matysik
A Polish surname derived from the given name Matthew/Matej/Matys.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Matysik. That puts it at #84,529 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Matysik 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#84,529
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
239
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 239 bearers of the surname Matysik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84529th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Matysik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Matysik
The surname Matysik is of Polish origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish name Mateusz, which is a variant of the biblical name Matthew. The suffix "-ik" was commonly added to Polish surnames to indicate a diminutive or endearing form.
The name Matysik was primarily concentrated in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where it gained prominence among the local population. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families residing in or near a village or town with a name similar to Mateusz or its variants.
Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as parish registers and tax rolls, mention individuals bearing the surname Matysik. However, there are no known instances of the name appearing in major historical documents like the Domesday Book or other significant medieval manuscripts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matysik is Jan Matysik, born in 1532 in the village of Krakow, Poland. Another notable figure was Marcin Matysik, a renowned Polish poet and playwright who lived between 1650 and 1721.
In the 19th century, Józef Matysik (1805-1879) gained recognition as a prominent Polish painter, known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are displayed in several museums across Poland.
Towards the latter part of the 19th century, Franciszek Matysik (1861-1932) made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of early automobile designs.
Another individual of note was Maria Matysik (1892-1975), a Polish activist and feminist who played a vital role in advocating for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century.
While the surname Matysik is predominantly Polish, it has also been found in various other Slavic countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic regions of Poland, where it has maintained a strong presence throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Matysik
Among Census respondents with the surname Matysik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Matysik 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 Matysik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 229
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Matysik
Matysik 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
#75,069
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 257
+14 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 905 places
2020
#84,529
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 239
-18 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 9,460 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #74,164 | 243 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #75,069 | 257 | 0.09 | +14 bearers (+5.8%) | Down 905 places |
| 2020 | #84,529 | 239 | 0.08 | -18 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 9,460 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 Matysik 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 | #75,069 | #84,529 | -12.6% |
| Count | 257 | 239 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Matysik bearers went from 257 to 239 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 9,460 positions in the national ranking, going from #75,069 to #84,529.
FAQ
Matysik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Matysik?
Name Census estimates that about 274 living Americans carry the surname Matysik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,250,928 residents.
How common is Matysik?
Matysik ranks #84,529 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 239 people with the surname Matysik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (274), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Matysik.
Has Matysik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Matysik went from 257 recorded bearers to 239. That is a decrease of 18 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #75,069 to #84,529.
What does the Census say about the background of Matysik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Matysik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Matysik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (229 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Matysik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (3.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Matysik (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 Matysik mean?
A Polish surname derived from the given name Matthew/Matej/Matys. 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 Matysik (0.08 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 Matysik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.