matys

Matys is a name of Polish origin used as both a masculine given name and a surname. As a given name, Matys is commonly treated as a diminutive or affectionate form of Maciej, the Polish equivalent of Matthew or Mathias. In surname use, Matys is found as a hereditary family name in Poland and among Polish communities abroad. The surname is generally understood to have arisen from the given-name form, via patronymic or nickname formation, indicating “son of Matys” or a family descended from someone known as Matys. The exact historical development can vary by region, but the form is attested in several Polish-language records from the late medieval to modern periods.

In contemporary onomastics, Matys is described as a relatively uncommon name. It is sometimes encountered without diacritics in international contexts. Related surnames may include Matysik, Matysiak, and Matyszek, which show common Slavic patterns of derivative surnames from base given names, though they are distinct names rather than direct variants. The name is most strongly associated with Poland but can appear in neighboring countries and among the Polish diaspora due to migration and historical border changes.

Notable people with the name Matys are not enumerated here; researchers may consult biographical databases or surname registries for individuals bearing the name.