Matheney

Matheney Meaning & Origin

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

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matheney: 1,702
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
M0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M03050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 TH IH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæθΙͺni/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('M0N', 'MTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matheney in Braille

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

The name Matheney in braille

How to sign the name Matheney using Sign Language

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

The name Matheney in sign language

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