Matt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Wales

The name Matt stems from two sources which were continually mixed up throughout the Middle Ages, so they can no longer be differentiated: one was Matthaeus the Evangelist, who was patron saint of tax collectors, and the other was Mattias (Hebrew for "gift of the gods"), who was one of the twelve Apostles.

Early Origins of the Matt family

The surname Matt was first found in Prussia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Matt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matt research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1504, 1558, 1681, 1710, 1727, 1761, 1764, 1809, 1811 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Matt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Matt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Matt, Matte, Mattlin, Matter, Mattler, Mattner, Mattmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Matt family

Notable figures of the time with the name Matt were

Johann Mattheson (1681-1764) was a musician and translator and produced the first German imitation of "The Spectator...
Friedrich von Matthisson (1761-1831) was a very popular poet, some of whose poetry Beethoven turned into songs ("Adelaide", "Opferlied", and "Andenken")...

Matt Ranking

In the United States, the name Matt is the 9,105^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Matt is ranked the 6,855^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Matt migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Matt Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary Matt, who arrived in Maryland in 1665 3

Matt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Michael Matt, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1843 3
Joseph Matt, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1850 3
Carl Gustav Matt, who arrived in America in 1853 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Matt (post 1700) +

Joe Matt (1963-2023), American cartoonist, best known for his autobiographical work, Peepshow
Michael Matt (b. 1993), Austrian World Cup alpine ski racer. He specialises in the Slalom discipline and has competed in three World Championships
Jamille Antonio Matt (b. 1990), Jamaican professional footballer
J. Matt Buatt, American politician, Mayor of Crowley, Louisiana, 1950 4
J. Matt Dillion, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988 5
J. Matt Chilton (b. 1881), American Republican politician, Member of Kentucky Republican State Central Committee, 1912-36; Jefferson County Attorney, 1918-27; Member of Republican National Committee from Kentucky, 1928-36 6
Matt Villines (1977-2016), American filmmaker, known for his work in comedy as one half of the comedic directing team Matt & Oz, with professional partner, Osmany Rodriguez
Matt Sokol (b. 1995), American football player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League
Matt Mingay (b. 1977), Australian stunt performer and racing driver
Matt Severyn, American actor, known for his roles in is known for In the night we spin (2016), The Biz (2014) and Binge Drinker (2014)

Historic Events for the Matt family +

Halifax Explosion

Mrs. Ellen Matt (1883-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 7
Master Monson Matt (1905-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 7
Master John Matt (1907-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 7
Miss Marguerite Matt (1916-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 7

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance