About Matherson
The surname Matherson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Matheson, which itself is a patronymic form of the given name Matthew. The name Matthew is derived from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh." Therefore, the surname Matherson can be interpreted to mean "son of Matthew" or "descendant of Matthew."
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The surname Matherson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matherson 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 Matherson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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