About Matthiessen
The surname Matthiessen is of German origin and is derived from the given name Matthias, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattathias, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." The suffix "-sen" is a patronymic element, indicating "son of." Therefore, Matthiessen can be interpreted as "son of Matthias" or "son of the gift of God."
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The surname Matthiessen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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