Show ContentsDu may History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German surname Du may first emerged in the Rhineland, and means, simply, "May." The name was most likely originally borne by someone who was either born in the month of May or particularly fond of the spring.

Early Origins of the Du may family

The surname Du may was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the family became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Du may family

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Du may Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: May, Mai, Mais, Maye, Mey, de May, du May, Maya and many more.

Early Notables of the Du may family

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Du may Ranking

In France, the name Du may is the 3,257th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1


United States Du may migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Du may Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Lewis Dumay, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1811

Canada Du may migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Du may Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Jeanne Dumay, aged 15, who arrived in Montreal in 1653


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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