Mellon, of Scottish origin, is a surname that has evolved from the given name Melvin, meaning 'battle-ready'. It was traditionally an occupational name for a miller, derived from the Middle English word 'melne', referring to a millstone. The Mellon family is well-known in American history due to their significant contributions to industry and philanthropy, with prominent figures such as Andrew W. Mellon, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and Paul Mellon, art collector and philanthropist.
"The name Mellon had its first and only recorded birth year in 1924 with five occurrences."