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Matter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Matter 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 Matter family

The surname Matter 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 Matter family

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Matter Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Matter family

Notable figures of the time with the name Matter were Johannes Mathesius (1504-65), who was a friend and disciple of Martin Luther. He is the author of the first biography of Luther, and himself wrote hymns and sermons. Johann Mattheson (1681-1764) was a musician and translator and produced the first German imitation of "The Spectator."...
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Matter Ranking

In the United States, the name Matter is the 13,712^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Matter is ranked the 6,924^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Matter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Matter Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Matter, who landed in Virginia in 1664 3

Matter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Robert Matter, who arrived in Virginia in 1701 3
Christopher Gotlip Matter, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1729
Christopher Gotlip Matter, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1729 3
Diewald Matter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 3
Jacob Matter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 3
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Matter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Antony Matter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1804 3
Anna Sophie Matter, aged 39, who landed in America in 1843 3
Michael Matter, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1846 3
Christ Matter, aged 16, who arrived in America, in 1892
Martha Matter, aged 10, who arrived in America, in 1892
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Matter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Cath. Matter, aged 23, who arrived in America from Glasgow, in 1906
Carl Matter, aged 23, who arrived in America from Eichberg, Germany, in 1909
John Matter, aged 39, who arrived in America, in 1909
Miss Emma Matter, aged 39, who arrived in America from Basel, Switzerland, in 1909
Pietro Paolo Matter, aged 23, who arrived in America, in 1910
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Matter migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Matter Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hannah Matter, aged 24, a housemaid, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Sea Park" 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Matter (post 1700) +

Herbert Matter (1907-1984), Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer
Mercedes Matter (1913-2001), née Carles, an American painter and draughtswoman
Mani Matter (1936-1972), popular Swiss singer-songwriter
Niall Matter (b. 1980), Canadian actor, known for his roles in Eureka and Primeval: New World

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)
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SEA PARK 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/seapark1852.shtml