About Medlen
The surname Medlen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mæthel," meaning "assembly" or "council," and the suffix "-en," indicating "one who belongs to." Therefore, the surname Medlen is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a meeting place or council. It could also have been a nickname for someone who was considered a wise or influential person within a community.
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The surname Medlen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Medlen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Medlen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Medlen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Medlen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.