Mellow

Mellow Meaning & Origin

About Mellow
The surname Mellow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "melewe," meaning "soft" or "gentle." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a calm and easygoing nature. The name Mellow may have been given to individuals who exhibited a peaceful demeanor or had a soothing presence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mellow: 610
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', 'MLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mellow in Braille

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

The name Mellow in braille

How to sign the name Mellow using Sign Language

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

The name Mellow in sign language

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