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Origin of Mu Total Records: 62  Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: great grandfather came to Canada from Iceland approximately 1867. Settled in the Manitoba Icelandic settlement of Hecla Island, north of Gimli (the original willow point settlement). The name was then AMUNDSSON, shortened to AMUNDSON in later years. Surnames: Amundson, Amundsson Submitted by: AMUNDSON Daniel Carl Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Our ancestor from Sweden came to the US, like many we changed our name from Samuelson to Sampson, thus our current surname. Surnames: Sampson, Samuelson Submitted by: Christie Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: The name Mudra looks like a variation of the names I've listed above. My mother' maiden name was Mudry. Her father came from the Ukraine at the turn of the century. The Ukraine was known as Galicia then. My grandfather came from the province of L'viv and the village of Dmytrje. Also, I've just recently found the Mudry name in France on a French Geneology site. The LDS has a book with the Mudry line in it(French line). I was told when young that the Mudry's were a 'league of Nations' that is they had many nationalities in them and we have Spanish, German and French blood. The differences in spelling may have been the immigrants trying to translate their name into English for the authorities. Surnames: Mudra, Mudrj, Mudry, Mudryj Submitted by: Deborah Harsant Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: There is a family legend or tradition, called the 'waif' tale, handed down for many generations, and by now at least apochryphal, that a young boy was found wandering somewhere in Wales, and taken in by people who reared him. His name was unknown, but because he was fond of music (then spelled musick), he was given the name 'Musick. Surnames: Music, Musick Submitted by: Donald G Musick Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: This surname in my family originally came from Chudnov, Ukraine. My great grandfather Nathan and Sarah were formally named Muravina.. They changed there name to Mark when they came to the US. Surnames: Mark, Muravina Submitted by: Esther Bradley Mark Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: (from 'Clan Hamilton, scotclans.com')%0a%0aOrigin of Name: Placename, England - Hambledon%0a%0aMotto: Through%0a%0aLands: Renfrewshire, Arran%0a%0aTaking the name of a town in England, a Norman named Walter Fitz-Gilbert of Hambledon, moved to Renfrewshire. He is first mentioned in a 1294 charter given to Paisley monestary giving the privelege of fishing for herring in the Clyde, to which he is a witness. Later, during the Wars of Independence, Fitz-Gilbert was governor of Bothwell Castle on behalf of the English, but he came across to Bruce's side and was rewarded with a portion of confiscated Comyn lands. Surnames: Gaelic, Hamilton, Hamultun Submitted by: Jami DeBaca Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Current thinking is that the surname Mumford grew from original ancestors having come from the village of Mudford, Somerset, England as listed in the domesday Scrolls of 1086 Surnames: Demontfort, Moumford, Mumford, Munford Submitted by: Jeff Mumford Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: The name Mulkern originates in Ireland. Many searches lead to Galway and Rosscommon areas, though there are some in Mayo and the Aran Islands. The name implies 'devotee of St. Kieran. Surnames: Mulhearn, Mulkearn, Mulkerin, Mulkern Submitted by: Sandy MULKERN-Kolosey Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: This surname originates from the 'Manor of' Mucclestone on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border now a village with the name Mucklestone. Surnames: Mackleston, Mucclestone, Muckleston, Mucklestone Submitted by: Janet Mackleston Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: It has its origins in the county of Roscommon. In the Irish language, it is 0'Maoileanaigh. The name means Servant or Follower of (St.?) Eanaigh. Surnames: Melaney, Mulany, Mullaney, Mullanny, Mullany Submitted by: Melissa Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Moote, Moot is an anglicized version of the German MUTH. Muth translates to 'courage'. Most of the Mootes and Moots in the US and Canada are the descendants of Johann Anthonius Muth a Hessian soldier that arrived abt 1777. Through the generations some branches of the family have dropped the 'e' from Moote. Surnames: Moot, Moote, Muth Submitted by: Alan Moote Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: 9th century Viking, from Mund's byr (Mund's settlement), located on the east coast of Lincolnshire, England. Ownership later transferred to Norman Duke, Alan de Mumby in late 11th. century. The location is mentioned in the Domesday Book, spelled as Mundsby. Surnames: Mumbee, Mumby, Munby Submitted by: admin Garrity - Mumby Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: The surname 'MUNFORD' is perhaps the least common variant of an extensive set of English surnames which also comprise Montford, Mountford, Mumford and Mundford. All of these are local in origin, belonging to the category that derive from the place where the bearer dwelt. Surnames: Montfort, Mountford, Mumford, Mundford, Munford Submitted by: Ben Munford Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: All I know is that the Muffetts are from Dumphriesshire in Scotland. If you have any information on the Muffetts, please contact me. Surnames: Muffett Submitted by: Erin Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Born around 1796 in Maine. Married Martha. Two children born in Ms. and 5 born in Mo. Surnames: Barker, Samuel Submitted by: Louis Barker Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I am trying to find out wherefrom my great grandfather landed in Surinam late 1800's. He was a Mestiz (mixed indian/european) and married a black woman. I am Dutch (by birth) and live in Guatemala at the moment. Surnames: Munsel Submitted by: Ricardo Munsel Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: My family is orginaly from Byelorussia and I'm looking for any information on my ancestors. Muravin is male vertion of the name, Muravina Female vertion. Surnames: Muravin Submitted by: Viktoria Muravina Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Mucke/MUCKEY variations Surnames: Mucke Submitted by: Jay Whipple Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Family from Holzhausen, Grand Duchy of Baden, (Germany) Surnames: Mull Submitted by: Denise Parsons Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: looking for meaning of name Surnames: Murrietta Submitted by: Anne Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: looking for murray's from northern NY especially Oswego County. Surnames: murray Submitted by: nancy Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Searching the MUNFORD family from the Fersfield, Winfarthing, Bressingham areas of Norfolk County, England and also the Great Barton Area of Suffolk County , England. Surnames: MUNFORD Submitted by: Gary Munford Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Looking for southern Lummus(s) from South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas Surnames: Lummus Submitted by: Fred Lummus Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I am looking for info on Muckarts fro Montrose, Scotland Surnames: Muckart Submitted by: Grant Muckart Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Any family linked to these names I'd like to chat with to make some family connections: Surnames: Mutter Submitted by: Jennifer Mutter Perry Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I need someone to contact me who knows anything about a lady minister named MALVIE MUSGROVE. She is the daughter of my Aunt Sallie MAE MUSGROVE STOKES. I need to find the maiden name of my Aunt Sallie.d 31 Jan 1964 Miller County Ga.Any friends,or family of Malvie MUSGROVE,or SALLIE MAE MUSGROVE STOKES ,Please contact me. I will be so grateful. Surnames: MUSGROVE Submitted by: Evelyn MERCER Pelton Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I am trying to trace my husband's family. James MULCAHY (husband's GGF) was born in Limerick/Ireland and emigrated to Tasmania, Australia during the potato famine approx. 1850. DIED 9/5/1890. Had at least one son - Peter Francis MULCAHY (husand's GF) DOB 26/6/1866. Married to Kate BROWN 14/4/1891. DIED 1943. Surnames: MULCAHY Submitted by: Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Looking for any information on a Theodore Smith Mullaney, born 1905 in Georgia. Surnames: Mullaney Submitted by: Eva Mullaney Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: born penn may 1904 need to find family roots Surnames: simun.john Submitted by: tom simun Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Family originated in Japan, with some members still there. Supposedly of Samurai descent. Surnames: Uemura Submitted by: Paul Wright Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: JOSEPH Surnames: MULLIGAN Submitted by: helensava Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I am looking for information on Emanuel Murray from Sandusky Co. Ohio area via Canada. He had 10 children: Vina (Lavina?), Clarence, Pearly, George, Perry, Flossie, Orrie, Faye, Nellie, and Lulu, all born between 1884 and 1907. Please help! Surnames: Murray Submitted by: Kelly Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: I am just begining. Need history from John Mitton McMurdie and back. He lived in Paradise, Cache, Ut. and moved to Salt Lake City. Please make sure to identify in subject when you respond. Surnames: mcmurdie Submitted by: Greg Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Estonian variation of the Finnish name Multia, after a village in central Finland. Just one family with this name in the world - only 8 people. Surnames: Muldia Submitted by: Samuel Muldia Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Origin of Mummas, Mommas, Mummes Surnames: Mumme Submitted by: Doug Mumma Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: what does 'obermuller' mean.. it's my last name err should i say surname Surnames: obermuller Submitted by: joel obermuller Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: Muratore: wall-builder; mason Surnames: Muratore Submitted by: Origin of Mu, Meaning of Mu Origin: The origin of Muzah is Zimbabwean. Surnames: Muzah Submitted by: Chenge 2/17/2012 7:30 AM Page 1 of 2

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