Matheson is a patronymic Scottish surname meaning "son of Matthew". The name derives from the given name Matthew combined with the suffix -son, a common pattern in Scottish and northern English naming traditions.EtymologyThe surname originated independently across Scotland and Ireland as a variant of Mathieson, itself derived from Matthew. The root name Matthew (English form of the New Testament Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which is in turn a form of Mattithiah) was a common given name among early Scottish nobility and clergy, contributing to the widespread distribution of its patronymic surnames in the 14th–17th centuries.Notable BearersNotable individuals with this surname include John Alexander Matheson (1866–1930), a Canadian politician and lawyer. Duncan Matheson (dates unknown) was a settler after whom Matheson, Colorado, is named.Geographic DistributionIn the United States, Matheson is the 4,678th most common surname according to the 2010 Census. The name is also found in Canada and Australia, with place names such as Matheson, Ontario (Canada), and Matheson, New South Wales (Australia).Related SurnamesVariants and cognates across languages include Matevosyan and Matevosian (Armenian), Mateev (Bulgarian), Mateu (Catalan), and Matković (Croatian), all sharing the biblical root Matthew.Meaning: Son of MatthewOrigin: Scottish patronymic surnameType: Surname from given nameUsage Regions: Scotland, Ireland, English-speaking world