Meye History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

The German surname Meye 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 Meye family

The surname Meye 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 Meye family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meye research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1326, 1355, 1774 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Meye History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Meye 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 Meye family

Notables with the name Meye during this period were

Heinrich Meye (1326-1355), a mayor in the Rhineland, and Ludwig Meye (1774-1838), a banker

Meye migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Meye Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Roiedr. Meye, aged 14, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Weimar" 1

Citations +

Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2296