The German surname Mais first emerged in the Rhineland, and means, simply, "May." The name was most likely originally borne by someone who was either born in the month of May or particularly fond of the spring.
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Early Origins of the Mais family
The surname Mais was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the family became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.
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Early History of the Mais family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mais research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1326, 1355, 1774 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Mais History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Mais Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: May, Mai, Mais, Maye, Mey, de May, du May, Maya and many more.
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Early Notables of the Mais family
More information is included under the topic Early Mais Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Mais family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wilhelm May, who settled in Virginia in 1683; Heinrich May, a Hessian mercenary who settled in Newfoundland after fighting in the American Revolution, Adam Mai, who came from Bremen to New York in 1857.
