Mellion

Mellion Meaning & Origin

About Mellion
The surname Mellion is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "melin," meaning "mill." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked at or lived near a mill. The name may have been given to individuals who operated or owned a mill, or to those who resided in the vicinity of one. Over time, the surname Mellion has evolved and variations such as Mellin and Melin have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mellion: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mellion*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mellion in Braille

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

The name Mellion in braille

How to sign the name Mellion using Sign Language

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

The name Mellion in sign language

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