Mayhew Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Some records give May; others give Mayhew. Both point to the same English family name. Taken at its root, Mayhew points to “Young man, or from Matthew”. Mayhew is built on the same root as May, with the ending -hew. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Other spellings include Mayes and Mey.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the May surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Mayhew report, with a museum-style coat of arms.