About Mateer
The surname Mateer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac an t-Saoir," meaning "son of the carpenter." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals whose ancestors were carpenters or skilled woodworkers. The name Mateer signifies a family's ancestral connection to the carpentry trade and their expertise in working with wood.
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The surname Mateer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mateer 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 Mateer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mateer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mateer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.