Explore the Family Name Mehlhorn
The meaning of Mehlhorn
North German: topographic name from Middle Low German mel ‘mud, dirt’ + horn ‘corner’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Hans, Otto, Rainer, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Mehlhorn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mehlhorn has seen slight changes in the span of a decade. In 2000, Mehlhorn was ranked as the 52,500th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 54,178th, marking a decrease of 3.2% in its popularity ranking. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Mehlhorn increased from 371 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.7%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #54,178 | -3.2% |
| Count | 371 | 381 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehlhorn
When it comes to ethnic identity, there have been some shifts among those bearing the surname Mehlhorn as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (98.11%) identified as White. This percentage decreased to 93.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions identifying as Hispanic and Black grew to 1.84% and 1.57% respectively in 2010. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races at a rate of 1.57%, something not recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname Mehlhorn identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 93.18% | -5.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |