There are
533
Massiahs in the USA
Massiah is the
40909th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Massiah

StanleyTurrentine

Stanley Turrentine was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He had a smooth, distinctive tone often characterized as 'velvet' and played with notable jazz artists like Horace Silver and Jimmy Smith.

DavidMassiah

David Massiah is a West Indian cricketer who played internationally for the West Indies cricket team. He was a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler.

IdrisMassiah

Idris Massiah is a Guyanese diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Guyana from 2001 to 2011.

BrotherJoseph

Brother Joseph W. Massiah was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist. He was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and advocated for equal rights and social justice.

VivianMassiah

Vivian Massiah is a Trinidadian cricketer who played for the Trinidad and Tobago cricket team. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

KeithMassiah

Keith Massiah was a British-Guyanese cricketer who played for the British Guiana national cricket team. He was an all-rounder, known for his batting and medium-pace bowling.

GladysMassiah

Gladys Massiah was a Barbadian activist and educator. She was involved in the women's suffrage movement and campaigned for women's rights in Barbados.

LonginusMassiah

Longinus Massiah is a Guyanese artist and sculptor. He is known for his large-scale, abstract wooden sculptures that often depict themes of nature and spirituality.

EdwinMassiah

Edwin Massiah is a Guyanese cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team in international matches. He was a left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

SherwinMassiah

Sherwin Massiah is a Guyanese cricketer who plays for the Guyana national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and leg-spin bowler.

Massiah Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Massiah' is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word 'Mashiach,' meaning 'Messiah' or 'anointed one.' It is used as a title for the expected deliverer of the Jewish people or Jesus Christ in Christianity.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Massiah' has a relatively concentrated distribution among populations of Caribbean and South Asian descent, particularly in regions such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Massiah' include 'Messiah,' 'Masihi,' and 'Masiah.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Massiah' can be traced to the historical movement of various populations, such as indentured laborers from India to the Caribbean during the colonial era.