Mease

Mease is a name used in English-speaking regions to refer to geographic features, places, and people. The best-known use is as the name of a river in England, the River Mease, which runs through the Midlands and has been central to local discussions about conservation, land use, and water management. The river’s presence has given rise to various place names in nearby communities and landscapes, reflecting historical ties to the watercourse.

Beyond its geographic associations, Mease appears in multiple local toponyms and cadastral designations. In these contexts, the name often signals historical connections to nearby water features, land parcels, or settlements that once relied on or bordered a watercourse. Such usages are common in regions with long settlement histories, where rivers and streams shaped the development of parishes, roads, and estates.

Mease also functions as a surname. In historical and contemporary records, individuals bearing the surname Mease have been documented across a range of professions and disciplines, including medicine, science, and the arts. As a surname, it may appear in genealogical and biographical sources, reflecting its roots in English-speaking communities.

In modern usage, Mease can also be found in institutional or corporate names, often conveying geographic origins or familial associations tied to the original place or river. While specific associations vary by region, the name Mease typically retains connections to nature, locality, and lineage in the communities where it appears.