About Matheney
The surname Matheney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhathghamhuin," meaning "son of the bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities such as strength, courage, or fierceness. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Matheney. Today, individuals with the surname Matheney can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in states with Scottish heritage such as West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matheney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Matheney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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