Menzies Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Menzies last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Menzies last name
Meaning of the Menzies last name: from Mesnières in Normandy. Menzies is a Scottish surname from Mesnières near Rouen in Normandy. The family settled in Atholl in Perthshire, where Castle Menzies stands. The last name is pronounced "ming-iss" in Scotland. Robert Menzies, prime minister of Australia, is a famous bearer. Many Menzies families settled in Australia and Canada.
Arms associated with the Menzies name
In Scottish heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Menzies name are personal, each with its own blazon.
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Menzies name FAQ
What does the Menzies name mean?
From Mesnières in Normandy. Common variants include Mengues, Mingus.
Where does the Menzies surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Menzies coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Menzies coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).