Matilla

Matilla Meaning & Origin

About Matilla
The surname Matilla is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "matilla," which means "small mat" or "small rug" in Spanish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a place named Matilla. The name may have been given to individuals who lived in an area where small mats or rugs were produced or used. Over time, the surname Matilla has spread to different regions and countries, but its origin can be traced back to its Spanish roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matilla: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 T IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/matilla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTL', 'MT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matilla in Braille

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

The name Matilla in braille

How to sign the name Matilla using Sign Language

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

The name Matilla in sign language

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