Matau

Matau Meaning & Origin

About Matau
The surname Matau is of Maori origin and is derived from the word "matau," which means "fish hook" in the Maori language. It is a common surname among the Maori people of New Zealand and is often associated with fishing and the sea. The name Matau may also symbolize strength, resilience, and adaptability, as the fish hook is an essential tool for survival and sustenance in Maori culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matau: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 T AO1
🌐 IPA
/matau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matau in Braille

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

The name Matau in braille

How to sign the name Matau using Sign Language

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

The name Matau in sign language

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