MELLIS
Mellis
Mellis is a surname of English origin, commonly found in various regions of Great Britain. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mille", meaning "a thousand", and was possibly used as a nickname for someone who was considered strong or tough. It may also have originated from a place called Mellis in Suffolk, indicating that the bearer was from that locale.
Individuals carrying the surname Mellis can be traced back through historical records to the Middle Ages. The name has undergone various spellings throughout its history, including Melys, Mellers, and Mellish. It has been documented in parish registers, census records, and other archives, reflecting its presence in British society over the centuries.
The Mellis surname has been associated with diverse professions and social backgrounds, with bearers of the name found in occupations ranging from farming to law. Some notable individuals with the surname include George Mellis, a renowned 19th-century barrister, and Emily Mellis, an accomplished botanist.
Today, the Mellis surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its place in British genealogy and history. It serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of surnames that have shaped the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 751 people named Mellis in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,206th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Mellis.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Barry
- David
- Graham
- Iain
- Ian
- James
- John
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Diane
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jill
- Joan
- Joanne
- Judith
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Melhuish
- Mellish
- Mallis
- Maillis
- Malis
- Malli
- Mallios
- Mallie
- Maillie
- Mali
- Mailis
- Malies
- Melli
- Mellia
- Malius
- Malls
- Malys
- Maylis
- Mealie
- Meallie
- Mealls
- Meally
- Meals
- Meelis
- Mehlis
- Meili
- Meills
- Meilly
- Meily
- Meles
- Meli
- Melias
- Melie
- Melis
- Melise
- Melish
- Melisi
- Melissa
- Melisse
- Melius
- Mell
- Mellas
- Melles
- Melley
- Mellick
- Mellie
- Mellies
- Mellim
- Mellin
- Mellins
- Melliss
- Mellit
- Mellos
- Mellows
- Mells
- Mellues
- Melly
- Miells
- Mielly
- Milles
- Malisz
- Mallish
- Meall
- Mealley
- Meallin
- Mehli
- Melas
- Melia
- Melice
- Melik
- Melins
- Melio
- Melle
- Melliou
- Mellitt
- Mely
- Mieli
- Mills
- Mils
- Mylls
- Mallia
- Mallows
- Mayles
- Millis
- Moles
- Moyles
- Mulliss
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.