Explore the Family Name Melendes
The meaning of Melendes
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Meléndez (see Melendez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melendes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Melendes has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, this name was ranked 39,304th popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to 39,052nd position, indicating a growth of 0.64%. The number of people bearing the Melendes surname also grew from 527 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, a rise of 7.02%. However, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by 5%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #39,052 | 0.64% |
| Count | 527 | 564 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melendes
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Melendes surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 92.41% reported themselves as Hispanic, although this percentage slightly declined to 91.13% in 2010. There was also a small but notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, which rose from 6.26% in 2000 to 8.16% in 2010, marking a 30.35% increase. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.41% | 91.13% | -1.39% |
| White | 6.26% | 8.16% | 30.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |