About Menzies
The surname Menzies is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Maoineach" which means "a monk" or "a religious person." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the early bearers of the name were descendants of someone who was a monk or had a religious connection. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to its current form, Menzies. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Scotland and is also found in other English-speaking countries.
The surname Menzies is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Menzies 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 Menzies is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Menzies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Menzies using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.