About Matalavage
The surname Matalavage is of Slavic origin and is derived from the personal name Matija, a variant of the name Matthew. The suffix "-lav" is a common Slavic element meaning "glory" or "fame." Therefore, the surname Matalavage can be interpreted to mean "glory of Matthew" or "fame of Matthew." It is likely that the surname originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Matija or Matthew.
The surname Matalavage is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matalavage 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 Matalavage is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Matalavage in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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