MASSEY Family History

Recorded in the various spellings of Macy, Massy, Massey, Massie and Macey, this very interesting surname is of pre 8th century Old French origins. Introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 in some numbers, many of whom received significant land grants, the ultimate surname has two possible origins. Firstly and most likely, it is a locational surname from one of the many villages in Normandy who provided the bulk of Duke William's 1066 expeditionary force. These include such places as Macey in La Manche, Massy in Seine-Inferieure, and Mace-sur-Orne, in the department of Orne itself. A second possible origin is as a short form of the Roman personal name 'Massius', itself a development of the original Matthew...

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Benji Massy without evil

Latin -- Gallo Roman originals long before Christ already .. France .... look at the official registered original MASSY names .. Mass'E''y is probably a bad English habit to spell the French name wrong DNA ?? hahaha how many bastards ? are made in wars left and right ? raped woman etc .. I don't believe in these DNA stories .. I keep it on the registered official names and still there are some left and right out of other pants :-) years christ yr 1 to yr1600 : MASSY registrations 291 European in FRANCE , 2 in north Spain , 10 in New York , 1 in Columbia ,1 near Texas USA some would already have been in the Uk and changed names from MASSY into MASS'E'Y as in my opinion Massy's French are direct related to the Latin Gallo Romans MASSIUS ;; . I am a pure Latin breed French MASSY myself , it's in the genes ,I am not 'RED' irish :-)

Barbara Franquera

Did my DNA said 72 % English and reSt was Europe bUT said no Irish but my father always said there is Irish

Anthony Barrett

(Part 1 of 3) The Massey name has a long history in the British Isles, but now DNA and some recorded history says its origin is from the north-west region of the Emerald Island. The Massey story [dominated by DNA tribal marker R1b-L513, Subgroup C] can trace their beginnings to the Finn Valley in Donegal, Ireland from 50 BCE. Perhaps the journey begins with the Clanna Dedad; Deda, son of Sen or Deda Mac Sin. The Massey surname origin is possibly from the Dáirine [R1b-L513] who found the Kingdom of Brycheiniog, Wales around 300 CE.

Anthony Barrett

(Part 2 of 3) According to research, the Kingdom of Brycheiniog will take part in an invasion of Brittany, France around 500 CE. But how could this be? Recent discoveries from DNA testing are unlocking the migration patterns of Celtic tribes as late as 800 CE to 1200 CE. The Massey story begins in pre-history Ireland but this descendant will then move to Wales where the family can be traced back to their Welsh tribe Cydifor Fawr. This line and many of his kin will then travel to Brittany, France during the Dark Ages.

Anthony Barrett

(Part 3 of 3) Discover their newly found untold story and how forgotten texts bring their story back to life. From the ebook, “The Tribe Within” learn how DNA unfolds this amazing tale and if you look in the right places, how history narrates this evidence. There is another written account of their story, but it is camouflaged in smoke and myth – it will become the tales of King Arthur. Come follow in the footsteps of Deda Mac Sin and visit https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/401207