Explore the Family Name Melchert
The meaning of Melchert
German and Dutch: variant of Melchior. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Elke, Otto, Reinhardt, Udo, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melchert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Melchert" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,356 in popularity, with 917 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, despite a small increase in the count to 934 individuals, the rank fell to 26,189, indicating a -3.29% change in rank. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #26,189 | -3.29% |
| Count | 917 | 934 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melchert
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Melchert". Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable changes in these identities. Notably, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 1%, from 91.17% to 90.26%. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with a growth rate of 109.20%, albeit from a low base of 0.87% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity in either year. Those identifying as having two or more races rose by 69.17%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 17.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.17% | 90.26% | -1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.11% | 5.03% | -17.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.03% | 69.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.82% | 109.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |