MASSEY
Massey
Massey is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from places named as "Massey" in Normandy, France. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from these places.
Origins
The first recorded instance of the Massey surname dates back to the early 13th century in England. The Massey family played a significant role in medieval England and held prominent positions in society. They were often associated with land ownership and the aristocracy.
Distribution
The Massey surname is most commonly found in the North West of England, particularly in areas like Cheshire and Lancashire. Over time, it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with Massey families now residing in various parts of the world.
Notable Individuals
- Hugh Massey: A famous English architect known for his work in the early 17th century.
- Ann Massey: Noted British actress who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Variants
Variants of the Massey surname include Maisie, Macy, Massie, and Macie, among others. These variations often reflect different spellings that emerged over centuries of the surname's usage.
In modern times, the Massey surname continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting the rich history and heritage of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 14,446 people named Massey in the UK. That makes it the 616th most common surname in Britain. Around 222 in a million people in Britain are named Massey.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Massie
- Maisey
- Maass
- Mace
- Maise
- Maese
- Maissey
- Maasy
- Maizey
- Maezey
- Maisy
- Masse
- Macey
- Maciey
- Macy
- Maicey
- Maiss
- Masaya
- Mascey
- Masci
- Mascis
- Mase
- Mases
- Masey
- Masi
- Masie
- Masis
- Maskey
- Masoy
- Mass
- Massae
- Massay
- Massee
- Massei
- Masses
- Masseys
- Massi
- Massia
- Massiah
- Massih
- Massis
- Masssey
- Massy
- Massyn
- Masuy
- Masy
- Mausey
- Mawsey
- Maycey
- Mayse
- Maysey
- Mazey
- Mazie
- Mazuy
- Mazy
- Mazzey
- Mazzie
- Meacey
- Measey
- Meass
- Measy
- Meazey
- Mecey
- Mesey
- Messey
- Messi
- Messies
- Messy
- Mezey
- Missey
- Missy
- Misy
- Moisey
- Moisy
- Moosey
- Mosey
- Mossey
- Mossy
- Mousey
- Mousy
- Moysey
- Msuya
- Muasya
- Musey
- Mussey
- Mussy
- Musy
- Muzzy
- Maseya
- Masiya
- Masiye
- Mmasi
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.