About Matchen
The surname Matchen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "mathan," meaning "bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had bear-like qualities or characteristics. The surname Matchen may have been given to individuals who were strong, fierce, or had a bear-like appearance or demeanor.
The surname Matchen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matchen 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 Matchen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Matchen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Matchen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.