Matthau
Matthau is a surname of German origin, believed to be a variant of the given name Matthias or Matthew. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Matthias." The name Matthias itself is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God."
Historically, Matthau was likely adopted by families in German-speaking regions. As with many surnames, its spread
Notable individuals who have carried the Matthau surname include Jack Matthau, an American actor renowned for
The surname Matthau, while not among the most common, can be found in genealogical records and census