About Mattoon
The surname Mattoon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mat(t)hew," meaning "gift of Yahweh," combined with the word "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Mattoon can be interpreted as "settlement of Matthew" or "enclosure belonging to Matthew."
The surname Mattoon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mattoon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mattoon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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