Mellor
Encyclopedia
Mellor is a surname
of English
origin.
The name has been spelled Mellers, Mellors, Meller, Mellor, Melliar and others.
First found in Dorset where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
down from generation to generation. Originally each 'Family' would have their colours (for the Mellors's this was white and gold), then it became 'fashionable' to adopt a motif that was significant to the family.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
of English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
origin.
Name History
Flemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times. Scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronunciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated.The name has been spelled Mellers, Mellors, Meller, Mellor, Melliar and others.
First found in Dorset where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Coat of arms
Traditionally, English heraldry limited the use of heraldic symbols and devices to a single individual, who passed down these Coat of armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
down from generation to generation. Originally each 'Family' would have their colours (for the Mellors's this was white and gold), then it became 'fashionable' to adopt a motif that was significant to the family.
Surname
- Danie MellorDanie MellorDanie Mellor is a contemporary Indigenous Australian artist and the winner of the 2009 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award...
, (born 1971), Australian artist - David MellorDavid MellorDavid John Mellor, QC is a British politician, non-practising barrister, broadcaster, journalist and football pundit. A member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister John Major as Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Secretary of State for National Heritage , before...
(born 1949), British former MP - David Mellor (designer) (1930-2009)
- David Alan MellorDavid Alan MellorDavid Alan Mellor is a British curator and professor of and writer on art.David Mellor — as he was called before he wanted to avoid confusion with the politician of the same name — studied art at Sussex University under Quentin Bell...
, curator and art historian - Hugh MellorHugh MellorDavid Hugh Mellor is an English philosopher.Mellor was born on 10 July 1938 in London. After studying chemical engineering at university, he took up philosophy. His main work has been in metaphysics....
(born 1938), English philosopher - Janine MellorJanine MellorJanine Mellor is an English actress. She is best known for playing Kelsey Phillips in BBC One's BAFTA-winning drama Casualty...
(born 1980), English actress - John Mellor (disambiguation), multiple people
- Karen MellorKaren MellorKaren Hannan was born in 1963 and became the 30th contestant to win the Miss United Kingdom pageant.Mellor was discovered by a model agent while modelling bridal wear for a work colleague's wife. In May 1987 she won the Miss Derby contest, qualifying her for entry to the Miss United Kingdom...
(born 1963), winner of Miss United Kingdom - Kay MellorKay MellorKay Mellor, OBE is an English actress, scriptwriter, and director best known for her work on several successful television drama series.-Early life:...
(born 1951), English actress - Marq MellorMarq MellorMarq Mellor is a former field hockey forward from the United States, who finished twelfth with the national team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
(born 1968), American field hockey player - Neil MellorNeil MellorNeil Andrew Mellor is an English professional footballer who plays for Preston North End. He made his name in 2004 by scoring a stunning last-minute goal from long range to give Liverpool a 2–1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield...
(born 1982), English footballer - Paul MellorPaul MellorPaul Mellor is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the NRL before retiring in 2008. He primarily played on the wing or in the centres....
(born 1974), Australian rugby league player - Stephen J. MellorStephen J. MellorStephen J. Mellor is a computer scientist, developer of the Shlaer-Mellor method and signatory to the Agile Manifesto.Together with Sally Shlaer he founded Project Technology in 1985. That company was acquired by Mentor Graphics in 2004....
, American computer scientist - Will MellorWill MellorWilliam "Will" Mellor is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in Hollyoaks, Gaz Wilkinson in comedy, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps...
(born 1976), British actor - William MellorWilliam MellorWilliam Mellor was a left-wing British journalist.Mellor joined the Daily Herald in 1913 as a journalist, and was imprisoned during the First World War as a conscientious objector, returning to the Herald on his release. A Guild Socialist during the 1910s, he worked closely with G. D. H. Cole,...
(1888–1942), British journalist - William C. MellorWilliam C. MellorWilliam C. Mellor, A.S.C. was a cinematographer who worked at Paramount, MGM and 20th Century Fox during a career that spanned three decades....
(1903–1963), American cinematographer