Mattsson

Origin and Meaning

Mattsson is a British surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the patronymic naming system. It is a variant of the surname 'Mattson', which means 'son of Matti'. The name 'Matti' itself is a shortened form of the Old Norse name 'Matthias' or 'Matheus', derived from the Greek name 'Matthaios', meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.

Distribution and History

The surname Mattsson is relatively uncommon in Britain, with most individuals bearing this name having Swedish or Scandinavian ancestry. The presence of Mattsson families in Britain can be primarily attributed to migration patterns and intermarriage between British and Scandinavian individuals over the centuries.

Notable Individuals

  • Erik Mattsson: Fiction writer known for his works blending Swedish and British literary traditions.
  • Anna Mattsson: British-Swedish actress whose performances have garnered critical acclaim in both countries.

Variants

Variants of the surname Mattsson include Mattson, Matthesson, Matheson, Mathieson, and Mathewson among others.

There are approximately 62 people named Mattsson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mattsson.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anders
  • Jesper

Female

  • Lois

Similar and related surnames

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

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