Dumay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France
Germany

The German surname Dumay 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 Dumay family

The surname Dumay 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 Dumay family

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Dumay 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 Dumay family

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Dumay Ranking

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

Dumay migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dumay Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lewis Dumay, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1811

Dumay migration to Canada +