About Melis
The surname Melis is of Italian and Sardinian origin. It is derived from the personal name Melis, which itself is a variant of the name Melchiorre, meaning "king" or "ruler." The surname Melis is commonly found in Sardinia and may have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Melis. It is a relatively common surname in Italy and is often associated with individuals of Sardinian heritage.
The surname Melis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melis 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 Melis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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