MELLENEY
Melleney
Melleney is a British surname of Cornish origin, derived from the personal name "Melania" which itself is of Greek origin. The surname is found mainly in the county of Cornwall in South West England, where the Melleney family has a long history dating back centuries.
The earliest records of the Melleney surname date back to the early medieval period in Cornwall, where the family were known to be landowners and farmers. Over the centuries, the Melleney family has been involved in various trades and professions, contributing to the local community and wider society.
Today, the Melleney surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name residing in Cornwall or other parts of the United Kingdom. The Melleney family history and heritage continue to be of interest to genealogists and historians studying the local traditions and culture of Cornwall.
Notable individuals with the surname Melleney have made contributions in various fields, from academia and the arts to business and politics. The Melleney surname, with its roots in Cornwall, remains an important part of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 59 people named Melleney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Melleney.