About Maphis
The surname Maphis is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Mathias, which is the German form of Matthew. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Mathias. The name Mathias itself is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." Therefore, the surname Maphis can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Mathias" or "son of Mathias."
The surname Maphis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maphis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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