Mau History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Mau familyThe surname Mau was first found in Austria, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Mau familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mau research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1790, 1832 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Mau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mau Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Mau include Mauer, Mauerer, Maurer, Maurerer, Maur, Moyr, Moyer, Mauers, Mauermann, Maurmann and many more. Early Notables of the Mau familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Mau were
Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Mau or a variant listed above: Mau Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Mau Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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