Missy

Origin of the name Missy

First mentioned in 1148 in the form «Missiacum» (in a vidimus, a certified copy of a deed), then «de Missiaco» in 1183. The former German name is «Missach». The etymology is not explained in the sources consulted.

Founding of Missy

None of the sources consulted states when, why or by whom the village was founded. An early medieval burial ground attests early occupation of the site. In the Middle Ages Missy belonged to the Priory of Payerne (attested in 1148 and 1183); the lord of Grandcour also held rights there (justice, right of lodging). The village is a street village.

History of Missy

early Middle Ages. A burial ground is laid out in the area.

1148. First mention, «Missiacum», among the possessions of the Priory of Payerne.

1183. Further attestation, «de Missiaco», as a possession of the Priory of Payerne.

1263. Peter of Savoy buys the mill and threshing mill of Chaffard.

14th-15th centuries. Disputes with Payerne and Corcelles over the use of pastures.

1536. Missy, until then part of the parish of Dompierre-en-Vully, now depends on Ressudens.

1536-1798. Missy belongs to the governorship of Payerne; the commune is run by a council of Twelve and has a court of justice.

18th century. Horse breeding.

1803. Missy belongs to the district of Payerne, until 2007.

1810. The chapel is replaced by a new Protestant church (temple).

1831. Founding of a cheese dairy society.

1847. A Free Church congregation is formed, lasting until 1965.

1878. The Free Church builds its chapel.

1879-1922. The Free Church runs a private school.

around 1900. A few large farming estates are formed.

1920-1930. Land consolidation.

2008. Missy becomes part of the new district of Broye-Vully.

early 21st century. Payerne still owns land in Missy; all the village's farmers work land in the canton of Fribourg.

Population of Missy

Population of Missy

1764	220
1850	282
1900	359
1950	318
2000	275
2025	379

Historic sites in Missy

Protestant church (temple) of 1810. It replaces the village's old chapel. Missy, first part of the parish of Dompierre-en-Vully, has depended on Ressudens since 1536.

Free Church chapel. Built in 1878 for the Free Church congregation, active in Missy from 1847 to 1965, which also ran a private school from 1879 to 1922.

Remains in Missy

Early medieval burial ground. An early medieval burial ground is attested in the municipality; the sources consulted give no details.

Castle of Agnens. This vanished castle probably stood north of the present cemetery; the sources consulted give no details of its history.

Mill and threshing mill of Chaffard. Peter of Savoy bought them in 1263; their later fate is not specified by the sources consulted.

Sources

• Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Missy »
• Wikipédia, « Missy (Vaud) »
• Wikipédia, « Districts du canton de Vaud »
• Statistique Vaud, « Population résidante permanente au 31 décembre 2025 »

Other villages near Missy

• Chesard (VD)
• Ressudens (VD)
• Villars-le-Grand (VD)
• Grandcour (VD)
• Chabrey (VD)