Mew

Mew is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Old English word "mǣw," meaning gull or seabird. The surname likely started as a nickname for someone with a gull-like or seabird-like appearance, characteristics, or perhaps occupational relevance.

The Mew surname is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Mew have been recorded in various historical documents, including parish records, census data, and legal records.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Mew include the English zoologist Dr. Sophy Mew, known for her contributions to the study of wildlife conservation in the British Isles. Her work on bird migration patterns and the protection of seabird habitats has earned her recognition in the scientific community.

The Mew surname, while not as common as some others, still holds significance in British genealogy and history. Its origins in nature and its association with coastal regions lend a unique character to individuals who bear this surname.

There are approximately 1,130 people named Mew in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,716th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Mew.

Surname type: Nickname

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

  • Alan
  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • Darren
  • David
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Carol
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Jeanette
  • Jennifer
  • Judith
  • Katie
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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

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