Matthäus Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Matthäus is an established spelling of the German surname Matthes. The name is generally explained as “Gift of God”.

• Other spellings include Mattheus, Matthias and Matthis.
• Matthäus is listed among the recognised spellings of Matthes.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Mathias and Matthews.

Matthäus coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Matthes surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Matthäus family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.