Matthews.
An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.
Meaning & usage
An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Georgia.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland.
A number of places in the United States: A minor city in New Madrid County, Missouri.
A number of places in the United States: A locality in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Matthew English -'s English -s English Matthews From Matthew + -s.
plural of Matthew
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