Matassa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• Spain

Etymology of Matassa

The Matassa surname is a habitational name derived from any of numerous places in Portugal and Spain named Mata, from the Spanish word "mata," meaning "wood," or "a forest." The variant Matamoros is a place name meaning 'Moor killer' or 'Moon-slayer,' derived from the apostle James the Great, a legendary miraculous figure who appeared at the legendary Battle of Clavijo, helping the Christians conquer the Muslim Moors.

Early Origins of the Matassa family

Early History of the Matassa family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matassa research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1469 is included under the topic Early Matassa History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Matassa Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mata, Matas, Matos and others.

Early Notables of the Matassa family

More information is included under the topic Early Matassa Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Matassa family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Mata who settled in Peru in 1559; Gabriel Mata who settled in Puerto Rico in 1817; Jose Mata who arrived in New Orleans in 1846; Jose Santiago Mata who settled in Puerto Rico in 1852.