Matagi

Matagi Meaning & Origin

About Matagi
The surname Matagi is of Japanese origin and is derived from the word "matagi," which refers to a traditional profession in Japan. Matagi were skilled hunters who specialized in hunting bears and other large game in the mountains. The surname Matagi is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were matagi or who lived in areas where this profession was prevalent. It symbolizes strength, bravery, and a connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Matagi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Matagi: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matagi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Matagi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 T AA1 G IY0
🌐 IPA
/matagi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTJ', 'MTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matagi in Braille

Here's how to represent Matagi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Matagi in braille

How to sign the name Matagi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Matagi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Matagi in sign language

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