What is melamed last name?

Melamed is a Jewish last name which originally means "teacher" or "scholar" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew word "lamad" which means "to learn" or "to teach". The name refers to a person who had a learned profession or who was a spiritual leader within the Jewish community. Melamed is a widely spread surname among Jewish communities in Israel, Russia, Belarus, and other parts of Eastern Europe. It may also be found among Jewish communities living in other parts of the world, including North America and the United Kingdom. The name Melamed has variations in spelling, such as Melamud and Melamedov.