| ![Show Contents]() Maynes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Maynes is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Maynes family lived in Maien, or Mayene, from Mayenne in Maine, Normandy and was a powerful baronial house, with Walter de Maynne listed in 976. 1 Early Origins of the Maynes familyThe surname Maynes was first found in Devon at King's Nympton, a parish, in the union of South Molton, hundred of Witheridge. The manor, which was parcel of the ancient demesne of the crown, was granted by King John to Joel de Mayne, by whose rebellion it was again vested in the crown: it was given by Henry III. to Roger le Zouch. 2 "Judael of Mayenne had a vast barony in Devon in 1086, and his family long continued there. In 1165 Walter Fitz Juel de Mayenne (de Meduana) held a barony of twenty-one knight's fees in Kent." 3 Judael appears in the Domesday Book as Judhel de Totenais, so named for the barony of Totness. He is probably the grandfather of Juhel de Meduana who witnesses one of the Empress Maud's charters to Geoffrey de Mandeville. Nicholas de Meduana, of Dorset and Somerset are listed in the Great Roll of the Pipe (Pipe Rolls) 1 Richard I. 1 Early History of the Maynes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maynes research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1544, 1577, 1612, 1631, 1633, 1654, 1661, 1668, 1683, 1702, 1705, 1708, 1711 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Maynes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maynes Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Maynes are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Maynes include Main, Maine, Mayne and others. Early Notables of the Maynes familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Saint Cuthbert Mayne (1544-1577), an English Roman Catholic priest and martyr of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation; Simon Mayne (1612-1661), English Member of Parliament from Dinton Hall in Buckinghamshire, one of the regicides of King Charles I; and Lieutenant-General Edmund Maine (1633-1711), an English soldier and politician, Governor of Berwick-upon-Tweed (1702-1711) and Member of Parliament for Morpeth (1705-1708.)Alexander DelaMaine (fl. 1654-1683), the Muggletonian...
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| Maynes migration to the United States | + |
Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Maynes, or a variant listed above:
Maynes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Thos Maynes, aged 27, Britsh settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Atlantic" in 1821 5
- Isabella Maynes, aged 18, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Louisa" in 1825 5
- John Maynes, aged 21, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Louisa" in 1825 5
- Cathe Maynes, aged 33, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Resolution" in 1832 5
- Wm Maynes, aged 34, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Patrick Henry" in 1841 5
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| Maynes migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Maynes Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- James Maynes, a carpenter, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
- Arthur Maynes, a carpenter, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
Maynes Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Dr. R. M. Maynes, settler from London who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Marmora" in 1904 6
- Mr. John W. Maynes, settler from Singapore who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Gorgon" in 1948 6
- Jeanie Maynes, settler from Liverpool who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Georcic" in 1950 6
| Maynes migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Maynes Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Bridget Maynes, aged 22, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878
- Anne Maynes, aged 17, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878
| Contemporary Notables of the name Maynes (post 1700) | + |
- Dan Maynes -Aminzade (b. 1979), mononymously known as Monzy, American nerdcore hip hop artist and software engineer
- Charles William "Bill" Maynes (1938-2007), American diplomat, editor of Foreign Policy magazine, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (1977-1980)
- Richard John Maynes (b. 1950), American general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 1997
- Seaghan Joseph Maynes (1914-1998), Irish-born, Reuters correspondent known for his coverage of the Invasion of Normandy (1944)
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: Projeci
Motto Translation: I have thrown away.
- Cleveland, Dutchess of The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages. London: John Murray, Abermarle Street, 1889. Print. Volume 2 of 3
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
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