The Matvey Last Name

Genealogists group Matvey with Mateu. Name scholars give the meaning as “from the name Mateo”.

• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.
• Records show Matvey as one of the forms Mateu took over time.
• Other spellings include Matej.

Matvey coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Mateu surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Matvey surname pack.