About Mayen
The surname Mayen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meie" meaning "May." It is a topographic or locational surname given to someone who lived near or in a place associated with the month of May, such as a May field or a May tree. It may also have been a nickname given to someone born or baptized in the month of May. Overall, the surname Mayen signifies a connection to the month of May or a place associated with it.
The surname Mayen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mayen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mayen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mayen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mayen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.