History:
The surname MAYEE is believed to have originated in England, although it is also found in France and other parts of Europe.
The earliest known record of the surname dates back to 1248, when a John Mayee was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. The name is derived from the Old English word maege, which means “meadow”.
Description:
The surname MAYEE is associated with an agricultural background, as many of its bearers were farmers.
In some parts of England, it was customary for the eldest son to take on the surname of his father, while the other sons would take on a different surname. This was often the case with the MAYEE surname.
Variations of the surname MAYEE include MAY, MAYE, MAE, MAYES, and MAYS.
