Matthiesen is a surname that can be spelled out loud as /mæˈθiːsn̩/. The first two letters "ma" are pronounced with the same sound as in the word 'mad', followed by the sound in 'THink'. The "i" sound is pronounced as in "kIt", then comes "e" like "bEck". The "s" in "thiesen" uses the /s/ or "s" sound, just like the last two letters which form the syllable after the "th", pronounced as /sn̩/. The complex spelling of this surname may cause some confusion without proper phonetic pronunciation.
The etymology of the word "Matthiesen" is of Danish origin and is a patronymic surname. It is derived from the given name "Matthias", which comes from the Greek name "Matthaios" meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God". The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of", making "Matthiesen" mean "son of Matthias". It is commonly found as a surname in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries.