Melde

Melde Meaning & Origin

About Melde
The surname Melde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "melde," meaning "to report" or "to announce." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or a town crier, responsible for delivering news and announcements to the community. Over time, the surname Melde has evolved and may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their communication skills or their ability to relay information accurately.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Melde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Melde: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melde 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 Melde is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L D
🌐 IPA
/melde*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melde in Braille

Here's how to represent Melde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Melde in braille

How to sign the name Melde using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Melde using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Melde in sign language

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