About Melling
The surname Melling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mæl" meaning "cross" or "boundary" and the suffix "-ing" indicating "people of" or "descendants of." Therefore, the surname Melling likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a boundary or crossroads. It could also be a topographical name for someone who lived near a prominent cross or boundary.
The surname Melling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melling 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 Melling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.