MELLUISH
Melluish
Melluish is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern counties of England, such as Sussex and Kent. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Maelewig", which combines the elements "mael" meaning "council" or "meeting" and "wig" meaning "war" or "battle". The surname Melluish is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally derived from the given name of an ancestor.
The Melluish family can trace its roots back several centuries, with early records dating back to the medieval period. Over the years, individuals bearing the surname Melluish have been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, trade, and public service. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of the original Melluish families.
Today, the surname Melluish is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this name residing in the UK. Variants of the surname may include Melhuish and Melhuish. The Melluish name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of this ancient English surname.
There are approximately 442 people named Melluish in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Melluish.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Ben
- Chris
- Christopher
- Craig
- Daniel
- David
- Derek
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Hayley
- Helen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria