Menefee

The surname Menefee is believed to be of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from a place name. It is thought to be an anglicized form of 'Mac an Fhithich', meaning 'son of the raven', or more commonly, from a topographical name referring to a 'mountain of the fairy' or 'fairy hill'. The name likely originated in the Scottish Highlands and was brought to other parts of the world through migration.

Over time, as families migrated, particularly to the American colonies, surnames often underwent phonetic changes and anglicization. Menefee became established as a surname in the United States, and like many surnames, it eventually began to be used as a given name, predominantly in the American South, for both boys and girls, though it remains uncommon.