Explore the Family Name Mealor
The meaning of Mealor
English (Cheshire): variant of Mellor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mealor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mealor has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Mealor was ranked 42,134 with a count of 485 and a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 45,804, and the count decreased to 466, representing a change of -8.71 in ranking and -3.92 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -11.11, falling to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #45,804 | -8.71% |
| Count | 485 | 466 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mealor
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mealor surname identify as White, making up 96.7% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.92% in 2010. The percentage of Mealor individuals identifying with two or more races was 1.44% in 2000 but fell to 0% by 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnic identification among those with the surname Mealor, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.92% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |