Explore the Family Name Mael
The meaning of Mael
Norwegian: habitational name from any of a few farms named Mel in western Norway, from Old Norse melr ‘sandbank, gravel bank’. This surname is very rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Mael in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mael has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,191st in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 54,990, a decrease of 3.38%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 365 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, reflecting a 2.47% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, dipping from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #54,990 | -3.38% |
| Count | 365 | 374 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mael
When it comes to ethnicity, the Mael surname presents an interesting diversity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the largest ethnic group was White at 82.09%, which marked a decline of 8.65% from 2000. The presence of Black ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 6.95% compared to none in 2000. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races also appeared in 2010, with 1.60%. Those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased by 10.05% to 2.41% in 2010. Hispanics experienced a slight increase of 5.06%, making up 3.74% in 2010. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation rose by 46.58% to 3.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.86% | 82.09% | -8.65% |
| Black | 0% | 6.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.74% | 5.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.19% | 3.21% | 46.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 2.41% | 10.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |