MELLIN
Mellin
Mellin is a surname of British origin, believed to derive from the Old French "meline" or "mellin," which originally denoted a worker in wool or a weaver of cloth. The surname likely originated from Northern England and could also be linked to the Old English word "meoluc," meaning malt liquor. Variants of the surname include Melling and Mellings.
The earliest instances of the surname Mellin can be traced back to the 13th century in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the Mellin family establishing themselves in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Individuals with the surname Mellin have been associated with a variety of professions and pursuits, including agriculture, textiles, tradesmanship, and more recently, academia, business, and the arts. The name has also been linked to notable figures in history, literature, and other fields of endeavour.
The coat of arms associated with the Mellin family features traditional heraldic symbols such as a shield, crest, and motto, reflecting the family's lineage and values. The colours and patterns on the coat of arms are typically specific to the particular branch of the family and its history.
In contemporary times, the surname Mellin continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, illustrating the enduring legacy of this historical family name.
There are approximately 438 people named Mellin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Mellin.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Edwin
- Gordon
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Audrey
- Barbara
- Carol
- Clare
- Helen
- Jessica
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Malins
- Malin
- Maline
- Malina
- Maillin
- Maalin
- Mailin
- Malini
- Melli
- Mellia
- Mellina
- Mellini
- Mellino
- Mallin
- Mallins
- Malyn
- Malynn
- Maylin
- Mealin
- Mealins
- Meallin
- Mealling
- Mehlin
- Melian
- Melin
- Melina
- Meline
- Meling
- Melink
- Melinn
- Melino
- Melins
- Melion
- Mellian
- Mellie
- Mellim
- Melling
- Mellings
- Mellink
- Mellins
- Mellion
- Mellis
- Mellonie
- Meloin
- Maliney
- Mallina
- Malling
- Mealing
- Meallie
- Meeling
- Mehling
- Meiling
- Meilink
- Meli
- Melim
- Melinis
- Melinte
- Mellies
- Mellit
- Melloni
- Melwin
- Mieling
- Mallon
- Mellen
- Mellon
- Millan
- Millen
- Millin
- Milne
- Moylan
- Mullin
- Mylan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.