Explore the Family Name Melching
The meaning of Melching
South German: habitational name from Melchingen in Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Melching in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Melching has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485th in frequency among U.S. surnames. By 2010, it had slipped to 50,196th place, representing a drop of approximately 5.71%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell marginally from 420 to 417, a decline of roughly 0.71%. Its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #50,196 | -5.71% |
| Count | 420 | 417 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melching
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also shines light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Melching. Predominantly, individuals with this surname are White, accounting for 96.19% in 2000 and 95.44% in 2010, witnessing a minor reduction of 0.78%. There was a slight increase in its association with Hispanic ethnicity, growing from 1.90% to 2.16%, an increase of 13.68%. The name made its first appearance among those identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, at 1.92%. No associations were recorded with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.44% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.16% | 13.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |