About Melby
The surname Melby is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse elements "melr" meaning "sandbank" or "gravel" and "by" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Melby can be interpreted as "farm or settlement near a sandbank or gravel area." It is a locational surname that likely originated from someone who lived or worked in such an area in Norway.
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The surname Melby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Melby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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