Mease

Mease is a surname of English origin. It is thought to be locational, deriving from the River Mease in Leicestershire or the village of Mease, Staffordshire. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages and may have been derived from the Old English word mǣos meaning "moss" or "peat".

The Mease surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in central England, particularly in Leicestershire and Staffordshire. The earliest recordings of the name date back to the 16th century, and variant spellings over time have included Mees, Meesey, and Meese.

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The Mease surname continues to be passed down through generations and remains a part of Britain's diverse and rich tapestry of surnames.

There are approximately 87 people named Mease in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mease.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • David
  • Michael
  • Paul

Female

  • Jean
  • Rachel

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