MEHEUX
Meheux
Meheux is a rare English surname of Norman origin. It is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Meheux surname is thought to be derived from the Old French personal name "Mahieu," which is the equivalent of the English name "Matthew."
The exact meaning of the surname Meheux is not definitively known, but it likely carries associations with the biblical name Matthew, meaning "gift of God". Variants of the Meheux surname include Maheux and Meuse.
Meheux is a surname with a relatively low frequency in Britain, and those who bear the name may have ancestral ties to regions such as Normandy, France. As with many surnames, the origin and distribution of the Meheux name can vary, and individuals with this surname may have diverse family histories.
In contemporary usage, the surname Meheux is most commonly encountered in records and genealogical research. Notable individuals with the surname Meheux may have made contributions to various fields, but the name does not have widespread recognition or association with any particular historical events or movements.
There are approximately 119 people named Meheux in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Meheux.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Stuart
- Victor
Female
- Carole