About Matheny
The surname Matheny is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhathghamhna," meaning "son of the bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities such as strength or fierceness. Over time, the name evolved into Matheny and has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Matheny can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in states with Scottish and Irish heritage.
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The surname Matheny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matheny based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Matheny is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Matheny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Matheny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.