Matza

Matza Meaning & Origin

About Matza
The surname Matza is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "matzah," which means unleavened bread. It is a common Jewish surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of matzah during the Passover holiday. The name Matza may also have been given to individuals who were known for their piety or adherence to religious traditions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matza: 275
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 T Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑtzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matza in Braille

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

The name Matza in braille

How to sign the name Matza using Sign Language

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

The name Matza in sign language

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