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Etymology of Mayheu

What does the name Mayheu mean?

The surname is one of the many names that the Normans brought with them when they conquered England in 1066. The Mayheu family 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.

Early Origins of the Mayheu family

The surname Mayheu was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where the family could be found since ancient times, coming from the region of Mayeux.

Early History of the Mayheu family

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Mayheu Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Maheu, Mayeu, Mayheu, Maheust, Mayhew, Mahewe, Mahugh, Mayhugh, Mayhuys and many more.

Early Notables of the Mayheu family

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Migration of the Mayheu family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: René Maheu (Maheust) son of Zacharie Maheu (Maheust) dit Point-du-Jour of Mortagne-au-Perche, who came to North America shortly after marrying Marguerite Corriveau at La Rochelle, France in 1648.



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