MATHIA
Mathia
The surname Mathia is of Old Welsh origin, derived from the personal name Math, which means 'bear'. The suffix '-ia' is a common patronymic ending in Welsh surnames, indicating 'son of Math'.
The Mathia surname is most commonly found in the western regions of Wales, particularly in areas with a strong Welsh-speaking population. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including Matthews and Mathews, reflecting different Anglicisations of the original Welsh name.
Individuals bearing the Mathia surname have been traced back through historical records to medieval Wales, where the name was likely bestowed upon the descendants of a notable bearer of the personal name Math. The surname may have been used to distinguish one Math's lineage or family from another in a local community.
Today, the Mathia surname continues to be present in Wales and has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement. Variants of the name may be found in family histories, heraldry, and genealogical records, reflecting the diverse paths and branches of the Mathia family tree.
There are approximately 38 people named Mathia in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mathia.
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arshad
- Jozef
- Lionel
- Paul
Female
- Linda
- Nafisa
- Sana
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Mahtha
- Maith
- Math
- Matha
- Mathai
- Mathas
- Mathe
- Mathea
- Matheou
- Mathey
- Mathi
- Mathian
- Mathias
- Mathiasen
- Mathiason
- Mathie
- Mathies
- Mathieu
- Mathiew
- Mathiews
- Mathin
- Mathis
- Mathiu
- Mathius
- Mathiya
- Mathu
- Mathy
- Mathys
- Matia
- Matias
- Matthaei
- Matthai
- Matthay
- Matthey
- Matthia
- Matthiae
- Matthias
- Matthie
- Matthies
- Matthis
- Matthy
- Mattia
- Meath
- Methi
- Mitha
- Mithi
- Moothia
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.