As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

King's falconer, from Meus, Sax., the place where the hawks were kept. and grave, keeper.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

MUSGRAVE. There is much fabulous tradition respecting the origin of this ancient family, as, that they came from Germany, where their ancestors \vere muRr raves or lords-marchers — that one of them won 2 H

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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