Melum

Melum Meaning & Origin

About Melum
The surname Melum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "mælum," meaning "we speak" or "we talk." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Melum. The name suggests a connection to communication or conversation, possibly indicating that the original bearer was known for their eloquence or skill in speech.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Melum: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/melum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melum in Braille

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

The name Melum in braille

How to sign the name Melum using Sign Language

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

The name Melum in sign language

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