TheNameDBMacy
TopographicMeaning
Resident of Massy, a place in France, or derived from a personal name.
Etymology
The surname likely derives from the French place name Massy (near Paris), which may have roots in a Latin personal name. Alternatively, it may derive from a Middle English personal name or nickname.
About the Macy Surname
An English surname with possible French topographic origins. The name is historically significant in American retail history.
Distribution
England and North America, with significant presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
R. H. Macy (19th-century American merchant and founder of Macy's department store)