MELLOW
Mellow
Mellow is a surname of British origin, deriving from the Old English word "melu," meaning friend or gentle. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a calm and agreeable temperament.
History
The surname Mellow is recorded in British historical documents dating back to the Middle Ages. It is common in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Sussex, indicating that different branches of the family may have originated in these counties.
Notable Individuals
1. Arthur Mellow (1789-1865)
Arthur Mellow was a renowned botanist and explorer who travelled extensively in Africa during the 19th century. His contributions to the study of African flora are still highly regarded in botanical circles.
2. Eleanor Mellow (1915-1999)
Eleanor Mellow was a prominent advocate for women's rights in the mid-20th century. She played a key role in lobbying for equal pay and better working conditions for women in the workplace.
Variants
Variants of the surname Mellow include Mellows, Melow, and Mellowes. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, leading to the different variations seen today.
The surname Mellow continues to be passed down through generations, with individuals proudly bearing this name across the United Kingdom and beyond.
There are approximately 183 people named Mellow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Mellow.
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
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
- Craig
- David
- Gordon
- John
- Martyn
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Ronald
- Shaun
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Amy
- Anna
- Carol
- Gemma
- Jane
- Lilian
- Lucy
- Marion
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Paula
- Samantha
- Virginia
Similar and related surnames
- Mallo
- Mallos
- Maiello
- Mailloux
- Mailow
- Maillou
- Mello
- Maalo
- Mallous
- Mallow
- Malloway
- Mallowes
- Mallows
- Mallu
- Malo
- Maloo
- Malos
- Malou
- Malow
- Maloway
- Malowe
- Malowey
- Meall
- Meell
- Mehlo
- Mel
- Mell
- Melle
- Melloe
- Mellon
- Mellons
- Mellos
- Mellough
- Melloul
- Mellowdew
- Mellowes
- Mellows
- Melloy
- Mells
- Mellues
- Melo
- Melon
- Melow
- Melu
- Melul
- Miell
- Malewo
- Meelu
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.