Explore the Family Name Melear
The meaning of Melear
Origin undetermined.
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How common is the last name Melear in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Melear saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 61,207, but by 2010 it had slipped to 68,547, representing an 11.99% decrease. The actual count of people with the Melear name also dropped from 307 to 287 during that same period, indicating a 6.51% reduction. As a proportion per 100,000 people, those bearing this surname fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #68,547 | -11.99% |
| Count | 307 | 287 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melear
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Melear has likewise experienced shifts over time, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, there were changes among other ethnicities. For instance, the percentage of people identifying as White dipped slightly from 92.83% to 91.29%, a change of -1.66%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 24.81%, moving from 3.91% to 4.88%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a new demographic with this surname as 1.74% identified as Black, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. However, the category of "Two or more races", which made up 1.95% in 2000, disappeared completely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 91.29% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.88% | 24.81% |
| Black | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |