Matthews, of English origin, is a surname that derives from the Middle English word 'matheu', which was used to denote a servant or follower of Matthew, one of the twelve apostles in the Bible. It is also a patronymic surname, meaning it was passed down through generations as a way of indicating that all individuals with this name were descendants of someone named Matthew. Over time, Matthews has become quite common and can be found across various regions where English influence has been significant.
"From 1882 to 2023, the name Matthews had a total of 1573 births recorded annually."