About Melo
The surname Melo is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "melo," which means "apple tree" in Portuguese. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify individuals who lived near or owned an apple orchard. The surname Melo is relatively common in Portugal and has spread to other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Melo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melo 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 Melo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Melo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Melo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.