MATTS
Matts
Matts is a British surname of English origin, deriving from the given name Matthew. The name first appeared in written records in the Middle Ages, and has since evolved as a common surname within the British Isles.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Matts is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Matt". The male given name Matthew itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of Yahweh". Variants of the surname include Mats, Matz, and Maths.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Matts is distributed primarily in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in England and Wales. The name has a moderate prevalence in British society, with individuals of the Matts surname found across various regions and professions.
Notable People
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John Matts (1812-1882) - Renowned British architect known for his work in Gothic Revival style. His notable works include several churches and public buildings in England.
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Sarah Elizabeth Matts (b. 1975) - Acclaimed British artist and sculptor known for her modernist interpretations of nature and the human form. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across the UK and internationally.
Legacy
The surname Matts holds a place within the rich tapestry of British heritage, reflecting the long history and cultural diversity of the region. As a common surname, it continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots and familial lineages.
There are approximately 496 people named Matts in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Matts.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- George
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Tracey
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Matas
- Mat
- Maitz
- Mateas
- Mate
- Maat
- Maites
- Matees
- Matt
- Matta
- Madas
- Maddas
- Maddes
- Maddess
- Maddeys
- Maddies
- Maddis
- Maddiss
- Maddos
- Maddows
- Maddus
- Mades
- Madias
- Madis
- Madise
- Madiss
- Mads
- Maduzia
- Madzia
- Maeght
- Maides
- Maids
- Mait
- Maite
- Maoudis
- Matassa
- Mataz
- Mateos
- Mates
- Mateus
- Mateusz
- Mathes
- Maths
- Matias
- Maties
- Matis
- Matiz
- Matiza
- Matos
- Matous
- Matoussi
- Matozza
- Mats
- Matsa
- Matsi
- Matsui
- Matsuo
- Mattai
- Mattas
- Matte
- Mattei
- Matteis
- Mattes
- Mattess
- Mattew
- Mattews
- Mattey
- Matthas
- Matthes
- Matthis
- Matthus
- Matthws
- Matthys
- Matti
- Mattias
- Mattice
- Mattie
- Mattis
- Mattiussi
- Mattiuzzo
- Mattke
- Mattl
- Matto
- Mattoo
- Mattos
- Mattow
- Mattozzi
- Mattu
- Mattus
- Matty
- Matues
- Matus
- Matusa
- Matusz
- Matuz
- Matys
- Matz
- Matza
- Mauds
- Mautz
- Mawtus
- Mayetts
- Meaddows
- Meadeas
- Meades
- Meados
- Meadows
- Meads
- Meadus
- Meat
- Meate
- Meates
- Meats
- Medas
- Meddes
- Meddess
- Meddis
- Meddows
- Medds
- Medes
- Medice
- Medici
- Medows
- Medoza
- Medus
- Medza
- Medze
- Meedes
- Meeds
- Meets
- Metais
- Metias
- Metos
- Mets
- Metso
- Mett
- Mettas
- Mette
- Mettis
- Metts
- Metz
- Metze
- Meyts
- Middis
- Middows
- Midds
- Midzi
- Miette
- Mietus
- Mietz
- Mitas
- Mites
- Mitsi
- Mitsui
- Mittas
- Mittaz
- Mittews
- Mitts
- Mitz
- Mitzi
- Moates
- Moats
- Modasia
- Modes
- Modessa
- Modise
- Modos
- Mods
- Moitysee
- Moods
- Moots
- Mootz
- Motas
- Motes
- Motis
- Motisi
- Motos
- Mots
- Motsi
- Mottais
- Mottaz
- Motts
- Mottus
- Motz
- Moutos
- Moutts
- Muds
- Mutasa
- Mutes
- Mutiso
- Muts
- Mutsau
- Mutts
- Mutz
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