Miche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Miche was a name for a timid person. Miche is a nickname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Nicknames form a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, and can refer directly or indirectly to one's personality, physical attributes, mannerisms, or even their habits of dress. The surname Miche comes from the Old English word meek, which means humble or merciful. 1 2 3

Early Origins of the Miche family

The surname Miche was first found in Fife, where "a family of this name held lands from the abbots of Cupar from the middle of the fifteenth century. William Mek had a tack of part, of Cowbyr in 1457, Will Meyk was tenant of Coupergrgange in 1468, and William Meyk was tenant of Balmyl in 1485." 4

Further south in England, Richard Mek was registered in Somerset in 1299 and later, Robert le Meke was listed as a Freeman of York in 1300. 5

Early History of the Miche family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Miche research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1549, 1584, 1676, 1680, 1684, 1695, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Miche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Miche Spelling Variations

During the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Miche include Meek, Meeke, Meeks, Meik, Meech, Meach, Mekie and others.

Early Notables of the Miche family

More information is included under the topic Early Miche Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Miche Ranking

In France, the name Miche is the 8,150^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 6

Migration of the Miche family to Ireland

Some of the Miche family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 76 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Miche migration to the United States +

Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Miche:

Miche Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Miche, who landed in Maryland in 1670 7

Miche Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Pierre Miche, who landed in Connecticut in 1763 7

Miche Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Carlos Miche, aged 32, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1838 7
Gerarda Johanna Miche, aged 18, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 7
Jean Miche, aged 48, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 7
Anna Maria Miche, aged 20, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 7
Benjamina Willemina Miche, aged 24, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 7
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Miche Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Jungor ut implear
Motto Translation: I am joined that I may become full.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)