MATYAS
Matyas
Matyas is a British surname with its origins in Hungary. The surname is a variant of the Hungarian given name Mate, which means "gift of God". It is believed that the name was brought to the United Kingdom by Hungarian immigrants who settled there.
Distribution
The Matyas surname is not very common in the UK, with most individuals bearing the surname being concentrated in certain regions. Census data shows that the highest concentration of individuals with the surname Matyas can be found in urban areas such as London and Birmingham.
Notable People
- John Matyas (1950-): A British-Hungarian economist known for his work on international trade policies.
- Alice Matyas (1985-): A British-Hungarian artist whose abstract paintings have gained critical acclaim in the contemporary art world.
Variants
Variants of the Matyas surname include Mate, Matyasovszky, and Matejka.
The Matyas surname carries with it a rich history and serves as a reminder of the cultural diversity present in the British Isles.
There are approximately 74 people named Matyas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Matyas.