Moulay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Moulay

What does the name Moulay mean?

The English surname Moulay is thought to have arisen independently from a few different sources. It comes from the medieval personal name, derived from the Old English word "mule," meaning a "halfbreed." This was the name of a brother of Ceadwalla, King of Wessex (died 675). It also comes from Old Norse "muli" meaning "muzzle," or "snout." And, it also came from the Middle English "mule," referring to the animal "mule;" in which instance it was likely originally a nickname for a stubborn person, or an occupational name for a driver of pack animals.

Early Origins of the Moulay family

The surname Moulay was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 12th century when they held lands.

Early History of the Moulay family

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Moulay Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mule, Mules and others.

Early Notables of the Moulay family

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Migration of the Moulay family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wm. Mule, who came to Virginia in 1650; Dorathy Moule, who came to Virginia in 1657; Edward Moule, a bonded passenger, who arrived in America in 1747; Henry Mule, and his two children, who arrived in South Carolina in 1752.