It evolved independently in Melanesia, where Melanesians of some islands (along with some Australian aborigines) are one of a few groups of non-Caucasian people who have blond hair.
它在美拉尼西亚一些岛屿独立发展， 其中的美拉尼西亚人（以及一些澳大利亚土著居民（英语：Australian aborigines））是少数几个拥有金发的非高加索人之一。