About Melcher
The surname Melcher is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Melchior, which itself has biblical roots. Melchior is one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the New Testament. The name Melcher means "king of light" or "king of peace," reflecting the noble and regal connotations associated with the name. As a surname, Melcher signifies a descendant or someone related to a person named Melchior.
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The surname Melcher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melcher 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 Melcher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melcher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melcher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.