Matheson (surname) Matheson (surname) Matheson is a surname derived from the patronymic form of a short form of the English "Matthew". This English personal name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew "Mattathia", which means "gift of God". An early record form of the surname "Matheson" is "Mathyson", recorded in 1392; this recorded name literally means "son of "Mathi""—"Mathi" being a pet form of "Matthew". Two different Scottish Gaelic surnames have been Anglicised "Matheson". One such surname is "Mac Mhathghamhuin" (Clan Matheson), which became Anglicised "Matheson" on account of its similar sound. This Gaelic surname is of an entirely different etymology than "Matheson",
Allen (surname) Allen (surname) Allen is a Celtic surname, originating in Scotland, and common in Ireland, Wales and England. It is a variation of the surname MacAllen and may be derived from two separate sources: Ailin, in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, means both "little rock" and "harmony", or it may also be derived from the Celtic Aluinn, which means "handsome". Variant spellings include Alan, Allan, etc. The noble family of this surname, from which a branch went to Portugal, is descended of one Alanus de Buckenhall. In Ireland, Allen is the Anglicization of the Gaelic name "Ó h-Ailín". Allen is the 41st