Explore the Family Name Mehlman
The meaning of Mehlman
Americanized form of German Mehlmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for a miller or flour merchant, from Middle High German mel (German Mehl) ‘flour’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’. Compare Mailman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gerson, Mordechai, Chaya, Hyman, Meyer, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Mehlman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mehlman has slightly decreased with a rank change of -3.02 from 2000 to 2010. However, the count of people carrying the surname Mehlman increased by 1.92 percent, from 626 in 2000 to 638 in 2010. This suggests that while there was an increase in the number of people named Mehlman, other surnames gained popularity at a faster rate. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a decrease of -4.35 over the decade, which indicates that the prevalence of the surname in the general population reduced slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #35,294 | -3.02% |
| Count | 626 | 638 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehlman
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Mehlman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant majority identify as white. In 2000, 97.28 percent identified as white, which dropped slightly to 95.61 percent in 2010. Over the same time period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 60.23 percent. However, it's important to note that the total number remains small, increasing from 1.76 percent in 2000 to 2.82 percent in 2010. There were also some individuals in 2010 who identified with two or more races, although this wasn't the case in 2000. No Mehlmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.61% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.82% | 60.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |