MELAMED
Melamed
Origin Melamed is a surname of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew word "melamed", meaning "teacher" or "instructor". It is a common surname among Jewish families, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent.
History The history of the Melamed surname dates back centuries and is intertwined with the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. Many bearers of the Melamed surname can trace their ancestry to regions such as Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Notable Individuals
- David Melamed: A renowned Jewish scholar and educator known for his contributions to Jewish education in the UK.
Popularity The surname Melamed is not among the most common surnames in the UK, but it holds significant cultural and historical importance within Jewish communities.
Variants Variants of the Melamed surname may include Melamet, Melammed, or Melamud.
There are approximately 35 people named Melamed in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Melamed.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Gideon
- Howard
- Michael
- Yaniv
Female
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Ela
- Rachel
- Sharon