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Matthews
MATH-yooz
Matthews (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Matthew.". Example: “Matthews is one of the most common surnames in England.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Matthew."
"Four days before his arrest in connection with the three Louisiana Baptist church fires, Holden Matthews expressed disgust with Baptist beliefs on Facebook, CNN has learned."
— Paul P. Murphy and Samira Said, Louisiana arson suspect expressed disgust with Baptist churches on Facebook (2019)
"Matthews is one of the most common surnames in England."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Matthewses
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Matthews” mean?
The word “Matthews” means an English surname meaning "son of Matthew.".
How do you pronounce “Matthews”?
“Matthews” is pronounced MATH-yooz (/ˈmæθjuz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Matthews” in a sentence?
Here is “Matthews” used in a sentence: “Matthews is one of the most common surnames in England.”
What part of speech is “Matthews”?
“Matthews” is a name.
Is “Matthews” a common word?
“Matthews” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Matthews the same as Matthew?
No, Matthew is a given name, while Matthews is a distinct surname derived from it. The added "-s" marks the patronymic form, indicating descent from someone named Matthew rather than being the first name itself.
Is Matthews spelled with one T or two?
The standard spelling of this surname uses two Ts, as in Matthews, matching the spelling of the underlying given name Matthew. Variant spellings exist in some family lines, but "Matthews" is the most common form.
