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.
The surname Mathena is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Mathena in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.