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Matthews.

An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.

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Meaning & usage

name/ˈmæθjuz/
  1. An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.

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  2. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Georgia.

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  3. A number of places in the United States: A town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana.

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  4. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland.

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  5. A number of places in the United States: A minor city in New Madrid County, Missouri.

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  6. A number of places in the United States: A locality in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

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  7. A number of places in the United States: A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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  8. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Matthew English -'s English -s English Matthews From Matthew + -s.

name/ˈmæθjuz/
  1. plural of Matthew

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