Name Meaning & Origin
"An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Matthews is a name documented across multiple cultural traditions.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Matthews" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,595 people named Matthews in the US. Peaked in 1988 with 41 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Matthews is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 22.
Matthews is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 1,595 people in the United States are named Matthews. The name peaked in 1988 with 41 recorded uses.
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