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![Show Contents]() Matter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Matter familyThe surname Matter was first found in Kincardineshire (Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Matter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matter research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1556, 1596, 1631, 1639, 1663, 1666, 1669, 1697, 1723, 1728 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Matter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Matter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mather, Maider, Maddir, Mador, Madeer, Mathers and many more. Early Notables of the Matter familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Richard Maddir; Richard Mather (1596-1669), a Puritan clergyman in colonial Boston, Massachusetts; and his son, Nathaniel Mather (1631-1697), and English-born Independent minister from Much Woolton, Lancashire; Increase Mather (1639-1723), a Puritan minister who was involved with the government of the Massachusetts Bay...
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Matter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Matter RankingIn the United States, the name Matter is the 13,712nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Matter is ranked the 6,924th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Matter family to Ireland
Some of the Matter family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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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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
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortiter et celeriter
Motto Translation: Boldly and quickly.
- "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
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