| ![Show Contents]() Mathew History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of MathewWhat does the name Mathew mean? The surname Mathew is a patronymic surname created from the personal name Matthew. Early Origins of the Mathew familyThe surname Mathew was first found in Glamorganshire (Welsh: Sir Forgannwg), a region of South Wales, anciently part of the Welsh kingdom of Glywysing, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Mathew familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mathew research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1378, 1400, 1408, 1484, 1546, 1577, 1600, 1628, 1655, 1656, 1660, 1676, 1751, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Mathew History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mathew Spelling VariationsThere are relatively few surnames native to Wales, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations. Early variations of Welsh surnames can be explained by the fact that very few people in the early Middle Ages were literate. Priests and the few other literate people were responsible for recording names in official documents. And because most people could not specific how to properly record their names it was up to the individual recorder of that time to determine how a spoken name should be recorded. Variations due to the imprecise or improper recording of a name continued later in history when names originally composed in the Brythonic Celtic, language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, were transliterated into English. Welsh names that were documented in English often changed dramatically since the native language of Wales, which was highly inflected, did not copy well. Occasionally, however, spelling variations were carried out according to an individual's specific design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by minor variations. The spelling variations of the name Mathew have included Mathews, Mathew, Matthew, Matthews, Mathewes and others. Early Notables of the Mathew familyProminent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was - Sir David Mathew (1400-1484) was a Welsh knight, Lord of Llandaff, Seneschal of Llandaff Cathedral, one of the ten Great Barons of Glamorgan, Marcher Lord and Standard Bearer of England
Mathew RankingIn the United States, the name Mathew is the 5,440th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Mathew family to IrelandSome of the Mathew family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 92 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Mathew migration to the United States | + |
Many Welsh families joined their Scottish and Irish neighbors during the late 1800s and early 1900s in seeking refuge in North America. Like the Irish and Scottish, many Welsh anxiously awaited the work, freedom, and opportunities that they believed lay in North America. Those who did journey over to the United States and what became known as Canada often realized those dreams, but only through much toil and perseverance. Whenever and however these Welsh immigrants arrived in North America, they were instrumental in the creation of the industry, commerce, and cultural heritage within those two developing nations. In the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Mathew were found:
Mathew Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Samuell Mathew, aged 14, who landed in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Elizabeth" 2
- Thomas Mathew, who landed in Maryland in 1637 2
- John Mathew, who settled in Virginia in 1639
- Robert Mathew, who landed in Virginia in 1651 2
- Ralph Mathew, who arrived in Virginia in 1661 2
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Mathew Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Anthony Mathew, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1710 2
- Simon Mathew, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1710 2
- Andrew Mathew was banished to a plantation on Martinique in 1747 after the Scottish defeat at the Battle of Culloden Moor
- William Mathew, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1774 2
- Louis Mathew, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1793 2
Mathew Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Patrick Mathew, who landed in New London, Connecticut in 1811 2
- Edward Mathew, aged 42, who landed in New York, NY in 1812 2
- Joseph Mathew, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1846 2
| Mathew migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mathew Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- John Mathew, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
- Mr. George Mathew U.E. (b. 1748) born in Dundee, Scotland who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 Harbour Master in Saint John, he died in 1832, became a Freeman in 1795 3
- Mr. William Mathew U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1784 3
Mathew Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Agnes Mathew, who settled in Nova Scotia between 1799 and 1820
- Mary Mathew, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1831
| Mathew migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Mathew Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Edward Mathew, British settler arriving as Detachment of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 4
| Mathew migration to West Indies | + |
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 5Mathew Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century- Mr. George Mathew, Cornish settler from Ludgven (Luggan), Cornwall, (b. 1611), aged 23, British settler travelling from Plymouth, England aboard the ship "Margarett" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) on 1st March 1634 6
- Mr. Rowland Mathew, (b. 1608), aged 27, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Alexander" arriving in Barbados in 1635 7
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mathew (post 1700) | + |
- Hector Mathew, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1958, 1960 8
- Theobald Mathew (1790-1856), Irish temperance reformer
- David Mathew, Archbishop of Apenea
- Attupurathu Mathew Abraham (1924-2002), pen name Abu, was an Indian cartoonist, journalist, and author
- Jules Mathew Le Lievre (1933-2016), New Zealand rugby union player for the New Zealand National Team (1962-1964)
- Jeremy Mathew Wariner (b. 1984), American ten-time gold medalist track athlete
- Todd Mathew Hollandsworth (b. 1973), American former Major League Baseball outfielder from Dayton, Ohio
- William Mathew Hodgkins (1833-1898), New Zealand painter
- George Mathew Fernandes (b. 1930), Indian trade unionist, politician journalist agriculturist
- Alois Mathew Feldman (b. 1884), American politician, Mayor of Lincoln, Illinois, 1950-54 8
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Y fyn Duw a fydd
Motto Translation: What God wills, will be.
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