Explore the Family Name De Melo
The meaning of De Melo
Portuguese: habitational name for someone from a place called Melo (Porto), from Latin merulus ‘blackbird’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Luis, Armando, Mario, Alexandrina, Armindo, Francisco, Helio, Marcos, Adalberto. Portuguese Joao, Paulo, Vasco.
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How common is the last name De Melo in the United States?
The surname De Melo has seen a surge in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname jumped from 19,107th position in the year 2000 to 16,734th in 2010, which is an increase of 12.42%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of people carrying the De Melo surname increased by 29.76%, from 1,317 in 2000 to 1,709 in 2010. This growth has also raised the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 residents from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,107 | #16,734 | 12.42% |
| Count | 1,317 | 1,709 | 29.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.58 | 18.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Melo
In terms of ethnicity identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that among the De Melo population, the majority identify as White, with an increase from 86.10% in 2000 to 89.00% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a moderate rise from 4.40% to 4.92% during this decade. Notably, the Black community within the De Melo surname-holders increased significantly by 150.55%, albeit still representing a small portion of the total. Those identifying with two or more races, however, saw a decrease in representation by 74.84%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 89% | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 4.92% | 11.82% |
| Black | 0.91% | 2.28% | 150.55% |
| Two or More Races | 7.67% | 1.93% | -74.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |