Melius

Melius Meaning & Origin

About Melius
The surname Melius is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "melior," meaning "better" or "improved." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be better or superior in some way, or it could have been a name given to someone who strived for improvement or had a positive outlook on life. The surname Melius signifies a person who embodies qualities of excellence, progress, or optimism.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Melius: 1,148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,421
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 L IY0 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmiliΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melius in Braille

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

The name Melius in braille

How to sign the name Melius using Sign Language

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

The name Melius in sign language

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