About Mela
The surname Mela is of Italian origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Italian word "mela," which means "apple." As a surname, Mela could have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold apples, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an apple orchard. Additionally, Mela could also be a variant of the surname Meli, which is derived from the Greek word "melas," meaning "black" or "dark." Therefore, the surname Mela could also have been a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.
The surname Mela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mela 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 Mela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.