MELLEY
Melley
Melley is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval period. The surname is of patronymic origin, meaning it was derived from the first name of an ancestor. In this case, Melley is believed to have been derived from the given name "Maul", a diminutive form of "Matthew".
The Melley surname is not as common as some other British surnames, but it has been found in various parts of the country over the centuries. Like many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Melley may have evolved over time, leading to variations such as Malle, Mally, and Malley.
Individuals with the surname Melley have been recorded in historical documents such as census records, parish registers, and wills. This suggests that the Melley family has been present in British society for generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of the country's history.
Today, individuals with the surname Melley can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, reflecting the diaspora that has occurred over the centuries. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern-day individuals to their ancestors and the legacy of the Melley family.
There are approximately 95 people named Melley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Melley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Edwin
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Mahley
- Mailey
- Mailley
- Maillie
- Mailly
- Maley
- Malley
- Mallie
- Mally
- Mallya
- Maloy
- Maly
- Malys
- Mayley
- Mealey
- Mealie
- Mealiey
- Meall
- Mealley
- Meallie
- Meally
- Mealy
- Meeley
- Meely
- Meilly
- Meily
- Mele
- Meley
- Meli
- Melie
- Mell
- Mellay
- Melle
- Melles
- Melli
- Mellie
- Mellies
- Mellis
- Melloe
- Melloy
- Mells
- Melly
- Mely
- Mielly
- Mille
- Milloy
- Molloy
- Mulley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.