About Melmed
The surname Melmed is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "melamed," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held the occupation of a teacher or scholar in Jewish religious studies. The name Melmed is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
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