Explore the Family Name Mcmellon
The meaning of Mcmellon
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Maoláin, which is more commonly Anglicized as McMullan. See also Scottish McMillan.
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How common is the last name Mcmellon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcmellon has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 50,572nd to 48,995th, marking a change of 3.12%. During the same period, there was also a rise in the count of individuals with this surname, increasing from 388 to 430 people, a change of 10.82%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Mcmellon per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 7.14% from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #48,995 | 3.12% |
| Count | 388 | 430 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmellon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcmellon also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 32.04%, falling from 2.06% to 1.4%. White individuals with the surname Mcmellon saw a slight increase from 90.46% to 90.93%. The Hispanic proportion underwent a minor increase of 5.16%, while individuals who identify as Black declined from 5.15% to 4.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.46% | 90.93% | 0.52% |
| Black | 5.15% | 4.42% | -14.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.63% | 5.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.4% | -32.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |