About Melchior
The surname Melchior is of German origin and is derived from the given name Melchior, which has biblical roots. Melchior is one of the three wise men or Magi who visited the baby Jesus in Christian tradition. The name itself is of Hebrew origin and means "king of light" or "king of peace." As a surname, Melchior is often associated with individuals who are believed to be descendants of someone named Melchior or who have a connection to the biblical story of the Magi.
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The surname Melchior is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melchior 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 Melchior is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melchior in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melchior using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.