Mell

Mell is a surname that has its origins in Britain. The name is of Old English origin, derived from the word "meal" which means "to grind". It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a miller or in a milling-related profession.

Distribution

The surname Mell is distributed throughout various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex.

Notable People

Notable individuals with the surname Mell include:

  • John Mell - A prominent 18th-century mill owner and industrialist in Lancashire.
  • Emma Mell - A contemporary artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by nature.

Variants

Variants of the surname Mell include Mells, Melles, and Melle.

Overall, the surname Mell carries a historical significance in Britain, reflecting the importance of milling and related industries in the country's past.

There are approximately 408 people named Mell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mell.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Allan
  • Andrew
  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Stewart

Female

  • Angela
  • Barbara
  • Catherine
  • Deborah
  • Elisabeth
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Louise
  • Maria
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Stephanie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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