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MELIM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,318th

Most common surname in India

86

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The origin of the Melim surname is not certain. It could be Portuguese, Spanish, or even French in origin. It may be derived from the Latin word “melim” meaning “honey”, indicating that the original bearer of the name was a beekeeper or honey producer. The Melim surname is most commonly found in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil. It is also found in other countries with Portuguese or Spanish-speaking populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The culture and customs associated with the Melim surname vary depending on the region. In Portugal, it is believed that the Melim family was a noble family that had a strong influence in the region. In Spain, the Melim surname is associated with the Catholic Church and is often linked to powerful families. In Brazil, the Melim surname is associated with the Portuguese colonial period and is often linked to wealthy families. Variations of the Melim surname include Melim, Melo, Melim de Oliveira, Melim de Albuquerque, and Melim de Souza.

State-wise distribution of people with MELIM surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MELIM surname

Andhra Pradesh

45

Category-wise distribution of people with MELIM surname

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People with the surname MELIM appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for MELIM surname

30 (67%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MELIM surname

15 (33%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MELIM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmasali Mudaliar, Karnataka Padmasali, Telugu Padmasali communities.

The MELIM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

MELIM families belong to the RAGHU gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the MELIM surname with 45 records (100.0%).

The MELIM surname is written in TELUGU script.

MELIM is ranked #13318 in India with approximately 86 people bearing this surname.

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