Mellis

Mellis Meaning & Origin

About Mellis
The surname Mellis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Melis, which itself is a variant of the name Milo. The name Milo is of Germanic origin and means "mild" or "gracious." Over time, the surname Mellis has evolved and become a distinct family name, often associated with individuals of Scottish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mellis: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mellis in Braille

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

The name Mellis in braille

How to sign the name Mellis using Sign Language

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

The name Mellis in sign language

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