Matala

Matala Meaning & Origin

About Matala
The surname Matala is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "matala," which means "low" or "shallow" in Finnish. It is a locational surname typically associated with people who lived near or in low-lying areas, such as shallow waters, marshes, or lowlands. The name Matala signifies a geographical or topographical feature and is often found among Finnish-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matala: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matala 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 Matala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 T AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/məˈtɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matala in Braille

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

The name Matala in braille

How to sign the name Matala using Sign Language

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

The name Matala in sign language

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