Explore the Family Name De Mello
The meaning of De Mello
1. Portuguese: variant of De Melo. This form of the surname is also found in western India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. 2. Italian: patronymic from a short form of Giacomello, a pet form of Giacomo, from Late Latin Jac(o)mus (see James). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Fernando, Eduardo, Ana, Jaime, Mario, Sergio, Abdias, Adelino, Aires, Albino. Portuguese Joao, Paulo, Seraphine.
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How common is the last name De Mello in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Mello has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 8733, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 8512, marking an increase of 2.53%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 3463 to 3868, a growth rate of about 11.7%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 1.28 to 1.31, indicating a rise of around 2.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,733 | #8,512 | 2.53% |
| Count | 3,463 | 3,868 | 11.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.28 | 1.31 | 2.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Mello
The ethnic identity associated with the De Mello surname is diverse, as shown by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, making up 75.57% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 74.28% by 2010. The second-largest group was those identifying with two or more races, which decreased from 11.09% to 8.74% over the same period. Interestingly, significant growth was seen in the Hispanic community carrying the De Mello surname, increasing from 4.65% to 6.64%. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black also rose from 0.55% to 0.96%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 7.88% to 9.23%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a decline from 0.26% to 0.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.57% | 74.28% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.88% | 9.23% | 17.13% |
| Two or More Races | 11.09% | 8.74% | -21.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 6.64% | 42.8% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0.96% | 74.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.16% | -38.46% |