Origins of surname
Although none of our usual sources reveals a derivation of this name, nor its presence in France, it is the early form Mon Ami which must give the best clue, being a direct translation in modern French of 'my friend'.
Early records
The name has been present in Jersey since the early 16th century. The first church record was in 1567 for the marriage of Collas Ahier (1545-1623) and Beneste Monamy (1549-1632) in St Saviour. The first Monamy baptism on record was in 1588, when Katherine, daughter of Thomas was baptised in St Saviour.
Variants
- Monamy, 1515
- Monnamy
- Monami
- Mon Ami
- Mon Amy, 1607
Family records
Family trees
- Descendants of Jacques Monamy
- Descendants of Aaron Monamy
- Descendants of Daniel Monamy
- Descendants of Thomas Monamy: A new descendant line from the above tree Added 2019
Church records
- Monamy baptisms in Jersey
- Monamy marriages in Jersey (groom)
- Monamy marriages in Jersey (bride)
- Monamy burials in Jersey
Great War service
Sons of William Arthur and Alice Mary Astridge
- Clement George Monamy (1902- ) (St H) Ordinary Seaman RN
- William Arthur Leonard Monamy (1900- ) (St H) Cook's Mate RN, HMS Victory I
Family wills
Burial records
Notable family members
- Peter Monamy, the early 18th century marine artist once believed to be a Jerseyman but now known to have no close connection with the island, having been born in London of a Guernsey family
Family album
A postcard sent to Lily Monnamy in 1906. She was probably Lilian, daughter of George Daniel and Mary Ann Falle
Family gravestones
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Surville Cemetery
Surville Cemetery
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