About Melikian
The surname Melikian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the word "melik," meaning "prince" or "ruler" in Armenian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a male ancestor who held a position of authority or nobility. The suffix "-ian" signifies "son of" or "descendant of," making Melikian mean "son of a prince" or "descendant of a ruler." This surname is commonly found among Armenian communities worldwide and reflects the ancestral connection to leadership and nobility.
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The surname Melikian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melikian 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 Melikian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melikian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.