Matthews

Matthews

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmæθjuz/

Etymology 1

Etymology tree
English Matthew
English -s
English Matthews

    From Matthew + -s.

    Proper noun

    Matthews (countable and uncountable, plural Matthewses)

    1. An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.
      • 2019 April 12, Paul P. Murphy and Samira Said, “Louisiana arson suspect expressed disgust with Baptist churches on Facebook”, in CNN‎[1]:
        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.
    2. A number of places in the United States:
      1. A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Georgia.
      2. A town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana.
      3. An unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland.
      4. A minor city in New Madrid County, Missouri.
      5. A locality in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
      6. A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
      7. An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas.
    Derived terms

    Etymology 2

    Proper noun

    Matthews

    1. plural of Matthew
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