Mayell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Mayell

What does the name Mayell mean?

The distinguished surname Mayell is one of the many names that was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Middle English personal name "Mihel," which was a vernacular form of "Michael," meaning "Who is like the Lord?" 1

Early Origins of the Mayell family

The surname Mayell was first found in Norfolk, where the given name Mihel is thought to have emerged. A very rare name, the earliest known bearer of the surname was John Mihell, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1524. Mihil Cristen was listed in 1549. 2 The family has a long history in Oldham, Lancashire.

Early History of the Mayell family

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Mayell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mayell, Mayall, Miall, Myhill, Miell, Myall, Myell, Mihell and many more.

Early Notables of the Mayell family

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Mayell migration to Australia +

Mayell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Worthley Mayell, aged 23, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Charlotte Jane" 3
John Mayell, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Sumner"

Contemporary Notables of the name Mayell (post 1700) +

Alfred A. Mayell, American politician, Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 3rd District, 1916 4

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHARLOTTE JANE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/charlottejane1852.shtml
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html