Mayo - Last Names

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Mayo

/ˈmeɪoʊ/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the place name Mayo, often referring to 'the plain of the yew trees' or 'great plain'

Represents rootedness in land and ancestry, symbolizing a connection to nature and enduring family legacy.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, geographical identity, and continuity through generations; also evokes openness (as in 'great plain') and natural strength (yew tree symbolism).

Etymology: Derived from the Irish placename 'Maigh Eo', meaning 'plain of the yew trees', from 'maigh' (plain) and 'eo' (yew tree). Also used as an English topographic surname for someone from a place called Mayo.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Primarily of English and Irish origin, Mayo is associated with regional heritage and historical line

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