About Matchette
The surname Matchette is of French origin and is derived from the word "mèche," meaning "wick" or "fuse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or made fuses or wicks, or it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a candle maker or someone involved in the production of fire or light. The surname Matchette is relatively rare and is primarily found in French-speaking regions.
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The surname Matchette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matchette 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 Matchette is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Matchette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Matchette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.