Matassa

Matassa Meaning & Origin

About Matassa
The surname Matassa is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "matassa," which means "a skein of yarn" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the textile industry, particularly in the production or sale of yarn. The surname Matassa is relatively common in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matassa: 498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 T AA1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/mɑˈtɑsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matassa in Braille

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

The name Matassa in braille

How to sign the name Matassa using Sign Language

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

The name Matassa in sign language

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