Melnick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Russia
Ukraine

Etymology of Melnick

What does the name Melnick mean?

The Melnick surname is of Russian, and Jewish (E. Ashkenazic) origin, and is a patronymic from an occupational name for a miller of grain. It comes from the Russian word "melnik" meaning "miller."With the suffix "-ev/-ov," the name generally means "son of the miller."

Early Origins of the Melnick family

The surname Melnick was first found in Russia, where the name originated in early times.

Early History of the Melnick family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Melnick research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1722 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Melnick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Melnick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Melnikov, Melnikoff, Melnick, Melnik and others.

Early Notables of the Melnick family

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Melnick Ranking

the United States, the name Melnick is the 7,588^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Melnick migration to the United States +

Melnick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacob Melnick, aged 30, originally from Carthagena, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Colombia" from Colon 2

Melnick Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Golde Melnick, aged 5, originally from Liverpool, who arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 2
William Melnick, aged 23, originally from London, England, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Etruria" from Liverpool, England 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Melnick (post 1700) +

Vijaya Lakshmi Melnick (b. 1937), India-born American academic specializing in biological and environmental sciences and immunology
Joseph Louis Melnick (1914-2001), American epidemiologist who performed breakthrough research on the spread of polio
Don J. Melnick (1953-2019), American environmental biologist and conservationist
Bruce Edward Melnick (b. 1949), retired American astronaut and United States Coast Guard officer
Peter Rodgers Melnick (b. 1958), American author and composer for film, television and musical theatre
Daniel Melnick (1932-2009), American film producer
Ashley Lauren Melnick (b. 1989), American beauty pageant titleholder
Peter Rodgers Melnick (b. 1958), American composer for film, television and musical theatre
David Melnick (b. 1938), American poet
... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result