Matsu

Matsu Meaning & Origin

About Matsu
The surname Matsu is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "matsu," which means "pine tree." In Japanese culture, the pine tree is associated with longevity, strength, and resilience. Therefore, the surname Matsu may symbolize these qualities or be associated with a family that lived near or had a connection to pine trees. Additionally, Matsu can also be a variant of the surname Matsui, which means "pine tree well" and may have originated from a family living near a well or spring surrounded by pine trees.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matsu: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 T S UW0
🌐 IPA
/matsu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matsu in Braille

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

The name Matsu in braille

How to sign the name Matsu using Sign Language

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

The name Matsu in sign language

Numerology