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Mayhew

MAYH-yoo
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Mayhew (name) means an English surname, a medieval form of Matthew. Example: “Mayhew is an old English surname still found today.”

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An English surname, a medieval form of Matthew.
"Mayhew is an old English surname still found today."
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Etymology

Anglicized form of Norman Mahieu, a common form of the personal name Matthew.

Origin: Norman

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What does “Mayhew” mean?
The word “Mayhew” means an English surname, a medieval form of Matthew.
How do you pronounce “Mayhew”?
“Mayhew” is pronounced MAYH-yoo (/ˈmeɪhju/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mayhew” in a sentence?
Here is “Mayhew” used in a sentence: “Mayhew is an old English surname still found today.”
What part of speech is “Mayhew”?
“Mayhew” is a name.

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