Matthews

Son of Matthew

Matthews is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Matthew," common in English-speaking countries.

It appears frequently as a place name for towns and cities, most notably Matthews, North Carolina.

Like many surnames, it occasionally serves as a given name: Coach Matthews ran a tight practice.

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  • ancestryFamily line of descent
  • lineageDescent from progenitors
  • clanRelated group sharing ancestry

patronymic · Welsh · British · Scottish · American · heritage · pedigree · descent · kinship · genealogy

biblical

apostle

Messenger for a cause

Saint · New Testament · tax collector · Levi · scripture · Christian · biblical · church · patron saint · feast day

notable

musician

One who performs melodies

athlete · celebrity · famous · accomplished

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G