MATIAS
Matias
The surname Matias is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, deriving from the personal name Matias, which is a variant of the name Matthew. The name Matthew itself comes from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh."
The Matias surname is found among Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities, including those in the Philippines, Brazil, and various parts of Europe. In the United Kingdom, the surname Matias is less common compared to other Spanish and Portuguese surnames.
Individuals bearing the Matias surname may have ancestors who were immigrants from Spain or Portugal, bringing their name with them to various parts of the world. Surnames like Matias often serve as a link to one's family heritage and origins.
As with many surnames, the prominence and distribution of the Matias surname can vary depending on historical and migratory factors. Research into family history and genealogy can provide more insight into the specific origins and meaning of the Matias surname for individual bearers.
There are approximately 231 people named Matias in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Matias.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- John
- Jose
- Juan
- Manuel
- Michael
- Paul
- Paulo
- Pedro
- Philip
Female
- Ana
- Andrea
- Carla
- Elizabeth
- Isabel
- Margarida
- Maria
- Natalina
- Sandra
- Tania
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.