Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name. Massey last name meaning search the free name dictionary. Perfect for school projects, letterheads, stationery, business cards, genealogy title pages, personalised christmas cards this is an enhanced 300 dpi jpg image with a book plated background to highlight the coat of armsfamily crest designed to be a book cover. Stephen massey s last pay claim was filed by sarah mauldin massey, his widow on august 16, 1864. Recorded in the various spellings of macy, massy, massey, massie and macey, this very interesting surname is of pre 8th century old french origins. This was about 32% of all the recorded massey s in the uk. In 1891 there were 2,389 massey families living in lancashire.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Meanwhile, the surname massie sometimes thought to be derived from the matheson clan was to be found in scotland, mainly in aberdeenshire. Massey coat of arms, family crest free image to view massey. Those of higher social status often took surnames that are uncommon today. Surname genealogy, family history, family tree, family crest please, add your favorite websites to this page. Their son william purchased the manor of coddington in the eighteenth of henry vi. Over the centuries surnames developed a wide number of variants. In 1840 there were 44 massey families living in north carolina. Margarets, westminster, on september 22nd 1571, and in lancashire where the name has been prominent since medieval times, that of robert massye, a christening witness at manchester cathedral on june 11th 1583. I believe that the very real problem of administering a moving and population, enforcing the brehon laws and simply keeping tabs on the increasingly complex genealogies and rights of inheritance caused ireland to be possibly the first country in europe to introduce the surname. General history of the masseys of america in 1674 a treaty was t.
Massey coat of arms, family crest and massey family history. It is also clear that people of lower social status had less control over their surnames, no. Right now, your free membership of the massey clan gives you access to. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. An extensive library of microfilm and other publications along with modern computer technology has greatly improved service for clients. Introduced into england after the norman conquest of 1066 in some numbers, many of whom received significant land grants, the ultimate surname has two possible origins. The surname has origins in english and greek and has over 10 alternate surname. Some highland clans are finding both celtic and norse dna signatures in their project. The subject of septs is a contentious one and one which is difficult to resolve with any degree of historical accuracy. While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the massie surname. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. Possibly derived from the german masse meaning mass, measure, or possibly related to the catholic mass. In doing so we may be able to prove or disprove some of the traditional genealogies of the clan.
The meaning, origin and history of the surname massey names. Alphabetical list of scottish names associated with clans. The massey name in history is a customized book offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about the massey name. After many years of research using the following sources in england and france, the record is complete. The surname massey is very common in india and pakistan. There are already 405 users and over 5,000 genealogy profiles with the massey surname on geni. Wherever possible or appropriate ebooks are preferred over those in print. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. The canadian massey family was known for manufacturing farm equipment and for being patrons of the arts in canada. Explore the massey family history for the english origin. The library buys print books and ebooks to support massey s learning, teaching, and research needs. Surnames englishlanguage surnames surnames of norman origin.
Massey genealogy unknown binding january 1, 1971 by frank a massey author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Early history of the massey family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our massey research. Meaning, origin and history of the surname massey behind. The most massey families were found in the usa in 1880. Explore massey genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. Now is the time to start creating a unique, global community for the massey clan and to become one of its first members. With masseys credit, you can buy now and pay later on name brand shoes and a stylish new outfit for yourself or the men, women, and kids in your life. The surname massey and its variants were a norman import, coming to. In may of 2005 clan matheson decided to join other highland clans doing dna surname testing to look at the roots of our clan. To apply for masseys credit, just place an order its that simple. There is more to exploring your massey ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Masseys official site buy now pay later online store masseys. Different spellings of the same name can be traced back to. Aug 04, 2010 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Massie is a surname sometimes derived from the scottish clan name matheson, and may refer to. Another 157 words 11 lines of text covering the years 1602, 1619, 1674, 1646, 1674, 1797 and are included under the topic early massey history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Massey is name thats been used by parents who are considering unisex or nongendered baby namesbaby names that can be used for any gender. Use an uppercase letter for the first word of the title, the first word of any subtitle, and any proper nouns the names of places, people, organisations, etc. The earliest public record of lands and resource of the late 11th century england is known as the domesday book 1086, which includes the first origin of the surname matthews in the form of mathiu and matheus. The massey coat of arms mistakenly called the massey family crest or massey family shield by those unfamiliar with heraldry and genealogy is blazoned in the medieval european art of heraldry as follows. This was about 10% of all the recorded massey s in the usa. Irishgathering the massey clan coat of arms family. The surname massey was first found in savoy french. Massey coat of arms massey family crest this surname massey was a locational name of masay. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link.
Massey is a surname, and may refer to alan massey, vice admiral in the british royal navy. The library buys print books and ebooks to support masseys learning, teaching, and research needs. Throughout the centuries, this family prospered and branched to several regions where members became prominent citizens of their respective areas. You can even use your masseys credit with our family of brands, all with low monthly payments. This was about 14% of all the recorded greers in the usa. Lancashire had the highest population of massey families in 1891. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The meaning, origin and history of the surname massey.
A surnames origin is influenced by the progenitors social class and the culture they lived in. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to britain and ireland. Introduced into england after the norman conquest of 1066 in some numbers, many of whom received significant land grants, the ultimate surname. Home usa surnames m families mas families massey family. Massey of fort worth texas has compiled the history of the massey family in three volumes published 1974 and 1979. Cherokee names and facts is a research service for those desiring more detailed information about their ancestry. Anna massey, british actress, daughter of raymond massey. Check out the massey history and family crestcoat of arms. Later recordings of the surname from surviving early church register lists include the marriage of john massey and mawde fothergell at st. There are also endless variations of scottish surnames and the list below is neither comprehensive nor definitive but is intended solely as a guide to the possible connections a name may have to a recognised clan or family featured in detail elsewhere. Masseys official site buy now pay later online store. A norman surname that came over with william the conqueror in 1066. Massey addendum the first two chapters are corrections and supplementations of the two books in the volume, massey genealogyintrod maps on lining papaers includes index to the addendum and index to book 2 of massey genealogy. The good news for those of you that failed to secure one of the first 500 copies is that a second edition has been printed.
At massey, our history programme is focused on new zealand history and new zealands place in the world. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Research massie in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. The greer family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most greer families were found in the usa in 1880. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the mac massey surname lived. Staff and students have access to both types of books. Allan massie born 1938, a scottish journalist and novelist. In the german origin, massey means massey \massey\ as a boys name.
The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the our name in history collection. The introduction of masseys to england began in the 11th century with the norman conquest. Originally a surname for families that came from massy, france. Bill massey baseball 18711940, baseball player in 1894. The surname massey was first found in cheshire where the one of the first records of the name was hugh massie, who married agnes, daughter and heir of nicholas bold, of coddington. North carolina had the highest population of massey families in 1840. Cheshire, england in the 11th century however, the surname may have originated in pre8th century france. The massey family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The book was originally published in fort worth, texas by the author in 1965, and a second book entitled massey genealogy addendum was published by judge frank a. Ontario had the highest population of massey families in 1911. Put a colon between the title and any subtitle, whether the original source uses it or not. There is more to massey family history than the origin of your surname. The massey family history was found in the archives. We have the strongest focus on new zealand history of any university in the world and new zealand themes are central to our academics research.
In 1840 there were 73 greer families living in tennessee. Bob blankenship has published several books on cherokee genealogy. This surname is preserved in the english place name stondon massey. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics like red hair. Alan massey, vice admiral in the british royal navy. Mar 07, 2020 demand for ted everetts book, my life as a photographer with massey ferguson, has exceeded all expectations since the launch last december. Brandi chavonne massey, american stage actress and singer. In 1911 there were 129 massey families living in ontario.