MASSE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Masse

Masse is a British surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "masse," meaning club or mace. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or wielded such weapons.

History

The Masse family is believed to have arrived in Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the country, with notable concentrations in regions with historical links to Normandy, such as the South East of England.

Notable Individuals

Famous individuals bearing the surname Masse include:

Unknown at present

The Masse surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy in British history and genealogy.

Variants

Variants of the Masse surname include Massey and Massie—a testament to the evolution of names over time and region.

In contemporary Britain, the Masse surname remains relatively uncommon but persists as a part of the nation's diverse tapestry of surnames.

There are approximately 39 people named Masse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Masse.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: France

Language of origin: French

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
David
Frederick
Luca
Lucien

Female

Joyce
Karine
Liette
Nathalie
Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.