MATH
Math
The surname Math is of Welsh origin, deriving from the personal name "Math", which was originally a shortened form of the name "Matheson". The name itself is derived from the Welsh given name "Mathe" or "Math", which in turn is derived from the Latin name "Matthaeus", meaning "gift of the Lord".
The Math surname is predominantly found in Wales and has historical links to the region. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have moved to new areas.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Math have been identified in various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. The name has retained its Welsh heritage and continues to be passed down through generations as a symbol of familial pride and tradition.
In modern times, the Math surname remains a recognisable part of British nomenclature, contributing to the rich tapestry of surnames in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 28 people named Math in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Math.
Typical given names associated with the surname
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Female
Similar and related surnames
- Maat
- Mahtha
- Mait
- Maith
- Mat
- Mata
- Mate
- Matha
- Mathai
- Mathas
- Mathe
- Mathea
- Mathee
- Matheou
- Mathes
- Matheu
- Mathew
- Mathews
- Mathey
- Mathi
- Mathia
- Mathie
- Mathieu
- Mathiew
- Mathis
- Mathiu
- Mathoo
- Mathre
- Maths
- Mathu
- Mathue
- Mathur
- Mathus
- Mathy
- Mathys
- Matt
- Matthes
- Matthew
- Matthy
- Maythew
- Meath
- Meeth
- Meith
- Meth
- Metha
- Methe
- Methi
- Mieth
- Mitha
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.