Explore the Family Name Melchi
The meaning of Melchi
Hispanic (Mexico): probably from a short form of the personal name Melchior.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melchi has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,360 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 61,899 – a rise of approximately 9.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, moving from 269 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, marking a 20.45% increase. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Melchi surname rose from 0.1% to 0.11%, reflecting a 10% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #61,899 | 9.45% |
| Count | 269 | 324 | 20.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melchi
When looking at ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Melchi surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 94.8% in 2000 to 87.96% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.22%. During this same time frame, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 1.86% to 9.57%, marking an increase of 414.52%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by about 40.77%, moving from 2.6% to 1.54%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Melchi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 87.96% | -7.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 9.57% | 414.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 1.54% | -40.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |