MATTHEWS
Matthews
Origin and Meaning: The surname Matthews is of Welsh origin, derived from the given name Matthew. The name Matthew itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
History: The surname Matthews has a long history in Britain, dating back to medieval times. It was first recorded as a surname in the 13th century in Wales. The name spread throughout England and the rest of the United Kingdom over the centuries. Variations of the surname include Mathews and Mathew.
Notable People:
- Stanley Matthews (1915-2000) - A legendary English footballer, known for his exceptional dribbling skills and fast pace.
- Trevor Matthews (b. 1959) - A prominent British-Canadian businessman, known for his roles in the insurance and financial services industries.
- Sian Matthews - A notable British archaeologist, specializing in Roman archaeology.
Distribution: The surname Matthews is prevalent in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Wales. It is also found among the British diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Coat of Arms: The Matthews family crest typically features symbols such as a lion, a shield, and various colors that have significance in heraldry.
Trivia: The surname Matthews has been used as a first name as well, stemming from the practice of using family surnames as given names.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of British Surnames. Routledge, 1997.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 70,014 people named Matthews in the UK. That makes it the 89th most common surname in Britain. Around 1,075 in a million people in Britain are named Matthews.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Matthew
- Matheus
- Mathes
- Matheu
- Matheis
- Mathe
- Matheos
- Mathas
- Matheas
- Matthwes
- Mathens
- Mathew
- Mathewes
- Mathews
- Mathhews
- Mathies
- Mathieu
- Mathiews
- Mathis
- Mathoo
- Maths
- Mathu
- Mathue
- Mathues
- Mathus
- Mathuse
- Mathwes
- Mathys
- Mattes
- Mattews
- Matthais
- Matthas
- Matthaus
- Mattheas
- Matthee
- Matthees
- Mattheis
- Matthen
- Matthens
- Matthes
- Matthess
- Mattheus
- Matthewes
- Matthewson
- Matthey
- Mattheys
- Matthias
- Matthie
- Matthies
- Matthieu
- Matthis
- Matthouse
- Matthus
- Matthws
- Matthys
- Mattthews
- Maythew
- Methew
- Methews
- Metthews
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.