Meeks - Last Names

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Meeks

/miːks/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Son of Meeke or son of Michael

Represents lineage and familial connection, symbolizing heritage and ancestral identity through a paternal line.

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, tradition, and personal identity rooted in family history. The name suggests resilience and a grounded sense of self.

Etymology: Derived from the medieval diminutive 'Meeke', itself a variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. The suffix '-s' indicates 'son of', making Meeks a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Meeke'.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Meeks is a patronymic surname historically derived from a diminutive form of the

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