About Mellady
The surname Mellady is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maolmhadhaigh, which translates to "descendant of Maolmhadhaigh." The name Maolmhadhaigh is composed of the elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "madadh," meaning "dog." Therefore, the surname Mellady likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had a close association with dogs.
The surname Mellady is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mellady 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 Mellady in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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