Explore the Family Name Melder
The meaning of Melder
German: occupational name from Middle High German mëldære ‘town crier, carrier of news’, also applied as a nickname for a gossip or a traitor. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Melder in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melder has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 30023 with 737 individuals bearing the surname, which represented a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 31629, representing a change of -5.35%. The count of people bearing the surname also dropped slightly to 731, a decrease of -0.81%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Melder surname per 100,000 also decreased by -7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #31,629 | -5.35% |
| Count | 737 | 731 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melder
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Melder, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, majority of the individuals identify as White. In 2000, the percentage of White individuals was 93.76%, and it increased slightly to 93.84% in 2010. There was no contribution from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000, but the latter saw an increase of 0.82% in 2010. The Hispanic representation doubled from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. However, the Black community saw a decrease from 2.44% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There was no change in the representation from individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 93.84% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.46% | 101.64% |
| Black | 2.44% | 1.78% | -27.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |