266 Global Maisey Family Members

Maisey Family History

Recorded in several forms as shown below, this unusual and interesting name is of Norman French origin. It was introduced into England by followers of William the Conqueror after the famous invasion of 1066. As with many early European surnames, it is locational and was acquired either by the original lords of the manor, or by former inhabitants for ease of identification. Recorded as Maisey, Maizey, Maysey, Measey, Meysey and Meazey, it originates from either of the places called Maizy in the departement of Aisnes, or from Maisy in the departement of Calvados. There has been some confusion with the name "Massey", which is also of French locational origin from places such as Macey, Massy and Marcy...