About Mathen
The surname Mathen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhathain," meaning "son of Mathan." Mathan is a diminutive form of the name Mathew or Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh." The surname Mathen indicates a familial connection to someone named Mathan or Mathew, suggesting a descent from an ancestor with that given name.
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