About Melaku
The surname Melaku is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Amhara and Tigray ethnic groups. It is derived from the Amharic word "melk" meaning "king" or "ruler," and the suffix "-u" denoting possession or belonging. Therefore, the surname Melaku can be interpreted to mean "belonging to the king" or "of royal descent." It may have originally been a title or an honorific name given to individuals associated with royalty or high social status.
The surname Melaku is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melaku 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 Melaku is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melaku in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melaku using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.