About Meshew
The surname Meshew is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Mewshaw. It is derived from the Old English word "mæsse" meaning "mass" and "sceaga" meaning "copse" or "thicket." Therefore, the name Meshew likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a copse or thicket where masses were held.
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The surname Meshew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meshew 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 Meshew is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Meshew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Meshew using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.