MATHEOU

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Matheou

Matheou is a British surname of Greek origin. The name Matheou is believed to be a variation of the Greek name "Matthaios," which means "gift of God" or "gift of the Lord." The surname Matheou is relatively rare in Britain, with a small number of individuals bearing this name.

The Matheou surname may have been brought to Britain by Greek immigrants or may have been anglicised from the original Greek form. The pronunciation of the surname Matheou is often anglicised to sound more like "MA-thew" or "MATH-yoo" in British English.

Individuals with the surname Matheou may have diverse ancestries and backgrounds, with ties to both Greek and British heritage. The history and genealogy of the Matheou family may be traceable through records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, as well as census data and immigration records.

Like many surnames, the name Matheou may have variations in spelling and pronunciation over time and across different regions. The surname Matheou represents a unique piece of British onomastic history, linking individuals to their ancestral roots and family heritage.

There are approximately 196 people named Matheou in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Matheou.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andreas
Andrew
Chris
Christopher
Demetrios
George
John
Matthew
Michael
Nicholas
Simon

Female

Anastasia
Athena
Christina
Eleni
Georgia
Helen
Julia
Kathleen
Maria
Mary

Similar and related surnames

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