About Materna
The surname Materna is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "mater" meaning "mother." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a midwife or had a maternal role in the community. The name Materna signifies a connection to motherhood and highlights the importance of women's roles in society.
The surname Materna is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Materna 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 Materna is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Materna in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Materna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.