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![Show Contents]() Mathieson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Mathieson is a patronymic name derived from the well known first name Matthew. This name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew personal name "Mattathaigh," meaning "gift of Jehovah;" it was Latinized as Matthaeus and Mathaeus. It was introduced to England by the Normans, and quickly became quite a popular name. Early Origins of the Mathieson familyThe surname Mathieson was first found in the Domesday Book in 1086, listed as Mathiu and Matheus. They family came to England following the invasion of William the Conquerer in 1066. Early History of the Mathieson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mathieson research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1273, 1395, 1546, 1577, 1628, 1655, 1790, 1797, 1824, 1856, 1863, 1889, 1890 and 1941 are included under the topic Early Mathieson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mathieson Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Mathieson are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Mathieson include Matthew, Matthews, Matthewson, Matheson, Mathew, Mathews and many more. Early Notables of the Mathieson familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Tobias Matthew (1546-1628), Archbishop of York, statesman and writer; Sir Tobie Matthew (1577-1655), English MP, courtier, diplomat and writer; Father Theobald Mathew (1790-1856), who campaigned in Ireland...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mathieson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mathieson RankingIn the United States, the name Mathieson is the 15,749th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in New Zealand, the name Mathieson is ranked the 862nd most popular surname with an estimated 849 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Mathieson family to Ireland
Some of the Mathieson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 108 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Mathieson, or a variant listed above:
Mathieson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Chr Mathieson, aged 19, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 3
- Jannet Mathieson, aged 11, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1774 3
- Eustian Mathieson, aged 17, who arrived in New York in 1775 3
- Robert Mathieson, aged 23, who landed in New York in 1775 3
Mathieson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Rachel Rebecca Mathieson, who arrived in Virginia in 1814 3
- Alexander Mathieson, aged 26, who arrived in New York, NY in 1834 3
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mathieson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Mathieson, Scottish convict from Glasgow, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on September 21, 1826, settling in New South Wales, Australia 4
- James Mathieson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 5
- George Mathieson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 5
- Jane Mathieson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 5
- Wilhelmina Mathieson, aged 28, a dairy maid, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "John Bunyan" 6
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Mathieson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- K. Mathieson, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clydeside" in 1841
- Ms. Margaret Mathieson, Canadian settler from Baddeck travelling from Cape Breton aboard the ship "Spray" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th June 1857 7
- Miss Margaret Mathieson, Canadian settler from Baddeck travelling from Cape Breton aboard the ship "Spray" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th June 1857 7
- Miss Ann Mathieson, Canadian settler from Baddeck travelling from Cape Breton aboard the ship "Spray" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th June 1857 7
- Miss Johanna Mathieson, Canadian settler from Baddeck travelling from Cape Breton aboard the ship "Spray" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th June 1857 7
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The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 8Mathieson Settlers in West Indies in the 18th Century- Kenneth Mathieson, who settled in Barbados in 1745
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- Amy "Violet" Mathieson (b. 1982), English-born, American actress and dancer
- John Mathieson B.S.C. (b. 1958), English two-time Academy Award nominated, BAFTA Award and Satellite Award winning cinematographer, best known for his work on Gladiator (2000) X-Men: First Class (2011) Hannibal (2001)
- Alexander James Mathieson (1921-2022), Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (1944)
- Ms. Cecilia Mathieson C.B.E., British Ministry of Defence, was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to Defence by Her Majesty The Queen 9
- Thomas Alastair Sutherland Ogilvy "Taso" Mathieson (1908-1991), Scottish racing driver who raced between 1930 and 1955
- James William Mathieson (1931-2003), India-born, British sculptor, best known for his sculpture of the artist William Hogarth and his pug dog, Chiswick High Road, London
- Jean Mathieson, Canada’s first independent, commercial, non National Film Board, woman animator, lead animator on Rocket Robin Hood (1966-1969)
- David Mathieson (b. 1978), retired Scottish professional association football goalkeeper
- Catherine Mathieson (1818-1883), Scottish-born, New Zealand cheese and butter maker
- Neil Mathieson (b. 1823), Scottish chemist and businessman
- ... (Another 10 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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- "Most Common Last Names in New Zealand." Forebears, https://forebears.io/new-zealand/surnames
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Albion voyage to New South Wales, Australia in 1826 with 192 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/albion/1826
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PHOEBE 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Phoebe.htm
- South Australian Register Wednesday 24th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) John Bunyan 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/johnbunyan1854.shtml
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_West_Indies
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
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