Matthews

Matthews is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh."

The surname developed to denote "son of Matthew" and has numerous spelling variants, including Mathews and Matthew; Matthews is the most common current spelling in many English-speaking regions.

As a family name, Matthews is widely distributed in English-speaking countries and appears in historical and contemporary records across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is associated with descendants of English-speaking communities and reflects typical Anglophone naming practices.

Geographically, Matthews is used for various locations, including Matthews, North Carolina, a town in Mecklenburg County. The name also appears in the names of organizations, schools, and local institutions, reflecting its prevalence in place-naming and commerce.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include figures from politics, science, sports, and the arts, illustrating the name’s broad representation across public life.