Matheson

Matheson Meaning & Origin

About Matheson
The surname Matheson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhathghamhuin," meaning "son of the bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name Matheson is associated with strength, courage, and resilience, symbolizing the qualities of a bear.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matheson: 7,585
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0SN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 TH AH0 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæθəsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0SN', 'MTSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matheson in Braille

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

The name Matheson in braille

How to sign the name Matheson using Sign Language

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

The name Matheson in sign language

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