Matthesius Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Matthesius is how some branches of the Matthes family came to write their name.

What does the surname Matthesius mean?

The name is generally explained as “Gift of God”.

Is Matthesius the same name as Matthes?

The ending -ius in Matthesius marks an German derivative of the root behind Matthes. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Related forms: Mattheus, Matthis and Matthias.

Is there a Matthesius coat of arms?

Arms linked to Matthes and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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