| ![Show Contents]() Maheu History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of MaheuWhat does the name Maheu mean? The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Maheu family, who lived in Norfolk. Their name, however, derives from the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Mayeux, Normandy. 1 Alternatively the name could have been "an Anglo-French form of Matthew." 2 3 4 Early Origins of the Maheu familyThe surname Maheu was first found in Berkshire where Geoffrey Maheu was listed c. 1240. A few years later, William Mahu was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296 and William Mayhew was found in Colchester in 1351. Later again, John Mayho was recorded in Kent in 1428 and John Mayhow and William Mayo were both listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1524. 5 Early History of the Maheu familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maheu research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1593, 1600, 1621, 1625, 1631, 1642, 1644, 1673, 1681, 1682, 1696, 1697, 1700, 1710 and 1758 are included under the topic Early Maheu History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maheu Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Maheu were recorded, including Mayhew, Mahewe, Mahugh, Mayhugh, Mayhuys, Mayhue and others. Early Notables of the Maheu familyEdward Mayhew (1569-1625), an English Benedictine. His family was Mayhew or Mayow from Winton, near Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Governor Thomas Mayhew, the Elder (1593-1682) established the first European settlement in Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and adjacent islands in 1642. He is one of the editors of the Bay Psalm Book, the first book published in the Thirteen Colonies. He was born in Tisbury, Wiltshire in England and married Anna (also called Hanna and Abigail) Parkhurst, born about 1600, in Hampshire, England. In 1621 they had a son, Thomas, the Younger, baptised in Hanna's home town of Southampton. Two years later they had another...
Another 188 words (13 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Maheu Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maheu Rankingthe United States, the name Maheu is the 15,427th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 6
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The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Maheu arrived in North America very early:
Maheu Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Johnson Maheu, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1840 7
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Maheu Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Jacques Maheu, son of Nicolas and Louise, who married Anne Convent, daughter of Guillaume and Antoinette, in Quebec on 26th September 1639 8
- René Maheu, son of Zacharie and Léonarde, who married Jeanne Garnier, daughter of Sébastien and Marie, in Quebec on 30th July 1657 8
- Pierre Maheu, son of Jean and Michelle, who married Jeanne Drouin, daughter of Robert and Anne, in Quebec on 10th November 1659 8
- Jean Maheu, son of Jacques and Anne, who married Mathurine Bélanger, daughter of François and Marie, in Quebec on 16th July 1663 8
- Paul Maheu, son of René and Marguerite, who married Marguerite Tesson, daughter of Noel and Christine, in Quebec on 13th November 1669 8
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Maheu Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Noel Maheu, son of Charles and Marie-Charlotte, who married Ursule Giroux, daughter of Jean and Suzanne, in Beauport, Quebec on 1st February 1712 8
- Pierre Maheu, son of Charles and Marie-Charlotte, who married Louise Girou, daughter of Jean and Suzanne, in Beauport, Quebec on 11th February 1715 8
- Pierre Maheu, son of Pierre and Marie-Louise, who married Suzanne Girou, daughter of Jean and Suzanne, in Beauport, Quebec on 11th February 1715 8
- Gabriel Maheu, son of Pierre and Marie-Louise, who married Marie-Madeleine Brodière, daughter of Joseph and Marie, in Beauport, Quebec on 3rd November 1723 8
- Charles Maheu, son of Charles and Marie-Charlotte, who married Marie-Marguerite Lévesque, daughter of Jacques and Marguerite, in Repentigny, Quebec on 12th November 1725 8
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Maheu (post 1700) | + |
- Jean Maheu (1931-2022), French government official, Président-directeur général of Radio France (1989-1995), President of the Centre Pompidou (1983-1989)
- Shirley Maheu (b. 1931), Canadian politician, member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, made a Canadian senator in 1996
- Pierre-Émilien Maheu (b. 1914), Canadian Politician, Liberal member of Parliament (1960-1966), and Mayor of Black Lake (1952-1960)
- René Gabriel Eugene Maheu, French professor of philosophy and the sixth Director-General of UNESCO
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: Sola in Deo salus
Motto Translation: Safety in God alone.
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