There are
1029
Meys in the USA
Mey is the
24352nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mey

JohannCarl

Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to number theory, statistics, and electromagnetism.

LouisComfort

Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist and designer best known for his work in stained glass, particularly the creation of the Tiffany lamp.

WilhelmConrad

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was a German physicist who discovered X-rays, for which he was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

FriedrichNietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet known for his critiques of traditional morality and his concept of the 'Ubermensch.'

KarlMay

Karl May was a German writer best known for his adventure novels set in the American Old West, particularly the character Winnetou.

GerhardFriedrich

Gerhard Friedrich Müller was a German historian and novelist known for his works on Russian history and his novel 'Die schöne Psalmistin.'

AgnesMeyer

Agnes Meyer Driscoll was an American cryptanalyst and mathematician who worked for the U.S. Navy during World War II and made significant contributions in the field of naval cryptography.

ErnstMay

Ernst May was a German architect and urban planner known for his work in the New Frankfurt movement and his contributions to social housing.

AlbrechtDürer

Albrecht Dürer was a German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. He is considered one of the greatest artists of his time.

RudolfChristian

Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer known for his invention of the Diesel engine.

Mey Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mey' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'mei,' meaning 'may' or 'maiden.' It may have originated as a nickname for someone born or baptized in the month of May.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mey' is not as widely distributed as some other surnames, but it is found in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mey' include 'Meyer,' 'Meier,' and 'May.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Mey,' particularly from Germany to other countries.