Meh Family History

Burmese (Karenni): from a name element originally forming the second part of a compound personal name denoting the female bearer. — Note: Since Karennis do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name of unexplained etymology. — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Slovenian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from meh ‘container made from the skin of an animal’. Compare Mech.