Mathers

Mathers is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is generally considered a patronymic surname, meaning “son of Mather,” with the given name Mather historically linked to the given names Matthew or Matthias in medieval England and Scotland. The spelling with an -s reflects regional spelling and pronunciation variations over time.

The modern form Mathers appears in records across the British Isles and North America, a pattern reinforced by migration and settlement in the 18th through 20th centuries. Today, the name is most commonly found in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, though it can appear in other regions as well.

Notable people with the surname include Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born 1972), the American rapper and musician known professionally as Eminem. His daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers (born 1995), is a public figure who has appeared in media coverage related to her family.

Variants and related names include Mather and Mathews, which share similar origins and may be encountered in historic records and modern genealogical research. See also: Mather (surname), Mathews (surname).