Matter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Matter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Matter family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 19
Agricultural Labourer 4
Cotton Weaver 3
Gloveress 3
Labourer 3
Undergraduate Student 1
Bobbin Winder Cotton 1
Hat Trimmer 1
Thrustle Over Locker 1
Warehouse Boy 1
Domestic Work 1
Monthly Nurse 1
Engineer Fitter 1
House Keeper 1
Wife Of Steam Ship Fireman 1
Laundress 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Boot Close 1
Upholster & Pap Hang 1
Cottager 1
Nail Maker 1
School Teacher 1
Horse Driver 1
Farm Servant 1
Farmer 1

Matter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mutter 83% 3,160
2 Matter 100% 789
3 Mater 83% 296
4 Mitter 83% 227
5 Motter 83% 215
6 Metter 83% 123

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The surname Matter is the 2nd most popular variant of Mutter.

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