Gift of God; or from Macy in France
Massey is a surname-derived name with two primary roots. As a derivative of Matthew, it means 'gift of God.' Alternatively, it serves as a locational surname referring to various places in Normandy, France, such as Massy or Macy.
Less common today
Massey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,508 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Historic music venue in Toronto named for Hart Massey
Award-winning London Fire Brigade vessel
