Mathena

Mathena Meaning & Origin

About Mathena
The surname Mathena is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhathghamhna," meaning "son of the bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities such as strength or fierceness. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Mathena. Today, individuals with the surname Mathena can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mathena: 1,490
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,523
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mathena 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 Mathena is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0N
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 TH IH0 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæθɪnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0N', 'MTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mathena in Braille

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

The name Mathena in braille

How to sign the name Mathena using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mathena using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mathena in sign language

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