About Melchor
The surname Melchor is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Melchor, which itself has biblical roots. Melchor is one of the traditional names attributed to one of the three wise men or Magi who visited the baby Jesus in Christian tradition. The name Melchor is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Malki-or, meaning "king of light" or "king of the city." As a surname, Melchor is often found among Spanish-speaking populations and is associated with individuals who may have ancestral ties to Spain or Latin America.
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The surname Melchor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melchor 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 Melchor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melchor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melchor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.