Explore the Family Name Mehlhaff
The meaning of Mehlhaff
German: variant of Mehlhoff. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mehlhaff in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mehlhaff" was ranked 42,912 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and slipped down to 46,404 in 2010, representing an 8.14% decrease over the decade. The actual count of individuals bearing the name also slightly decreased from 475 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, indicating an overall decline of 3.37%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the frequency of Mehlhaff dropped by 11.11% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #46,404 | -8.14% |
| Count | 475 | 459 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehlhaff
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Mehlhaff identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group made up 96.63% of the Mehlhaff population in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.77% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, rising from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. A new addition to the ethnicity table is the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which accounted for 1.31% of the population in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.77% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.18% | 107.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |