Matteis


Matteis is an ancient family surname of Italian origin. Most Matteis families now reside in the southern part near Naples in a town called Avellino. The name originated in Chiusano San Domenico, and was often characterized with the nickname "Controme". Chiusano San Domenico is a very small town, but yet very old, going back more than 2000 years. It is mostly a residential community, with many families, including those bearing the name Matteis, including one "Pasquale Matteis". Its a very religious town, yet very nice and peaceful. Near the community is a great mountain which is very important to the people of Chiusano. It has religious significance, and has a cross at its top.

Reasoning for the name appearing in other parts of Europe

The name Matteis can be found in other parts of Europe, including Germany and England. This is probably due to migration out of Italy. Matteis families in Germany most likely are a result of the Matteis families in the Piemonte region of Italy moving North. Some Matteis families can be found in England and other parts of Europe. For example, the violinist Nicola Matteis traveled to London in the early 1670s. Still, most families can be found in Italy, where the name originated.

Matteis name appears in old Latin text

"Parentalia, inquam, unde Idololatriae malum caput extulit erroris. Nam gulae suae causa primum coeperunt homines prandia mortuis praeparare, quae ipsi comederent. etc. Quo spectant ista Tertulliani de Testim. Animae, Si quando extra portam cum obsoniis et matteis, tibi potius parentans ad busta recedis, aut a bustis dilutior redis. Idem vetatur in Capitul. Caroli M. l. 6. c. 194. etc."

Famous Matteis'

Matteis is the surname of the following people: