Matchen

Matchen Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matchen: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MXN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 CH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/matchen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matchen in Braille

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

The name Matchen in braille

How to sign the name Matchen using Sign Language

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.

The name Matchen in sign language

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