MATT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Matt

Origin and Meaning

Matt is a surname of English origin derived from the given name Matthew, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Matityahu meaning "gift of Yahweh". The name has been popular in England since the medieval period, and the surname Matt has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Mat, Math, and Matte.

Distribution and Frequency

The surname Matt is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences concentrated in England. It is more prevalent in the southern regions of the country. According to surname distribution data, the highest concentrations of individuals with the surname Matt can be found in London and the surrounding counties.

Notable Bearers

John Matt: An influential architect from the Victorian era known for his innovative use of materials.
Sarah Matt: A renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the field of horticulture in the 19th century.
Thomas Matt: A distinguished poet and playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences today.

Variants

Variants of the surname Matt include Math, Matte, and Matthews. These variations may have arisen due to regional accents and dialects or as a result of clerical errors when recording names in official documents.

There are approximately 268 people named Matt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Matt.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Chris
Christian
Christopher
James
John
Mario
Martin
Michael
Nicholas
Paul
Philip
Robert
Uwe

Female

Anne
Caroline
Dawn
Diane
Gerda
Jean
Kari
Laura
Leena
Mary
Michelle
Patrice
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.