About Matava
The surname Matava is of Slavic origin and is derived from the personal name Matija, which is the Croatian and Serbian form of Matthew. The name Matthew itself comes from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." Therefore, the surname Matava can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Matija" or "son of Matthew."
The surname Matava is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matava 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 Matava is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Matava" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Matava."