Explore the Family Name Melendy
The meaning of Melendy
Scottish, Welsh, or English: most probably a habitational name from Welsh melin ‘mill’ + dy, lenited form of ty ‘house’. Place names of Welsh origin are found not only in Wales and western England, but also in southern Scotland, where Welsh was spoken in earlier centuries. This surname is recorded in the 17th century in Scotland and subsequently in Boldre, Hampshire.
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How common is the last name Melendy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Melendy surname has seen a minor decline in rank from 27,877 in 2000 to 27,974 in 2010, a change of -0.35%. However, the count or frequency of this surname has increased by 5.67% from 811 in 2000 to 857 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people has slightly decreased by -3.33%, going from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #27,974 | -0.35% |
| Count | 811 | 857 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melendy
The ethnicity distribution of those with the Melendy surname has also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the largest ethnic group within the Melendy surname was White at 89.03%, showing a decrease of -3.34% from 2000. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase, rising by 80.10% to 6.88%. The category of people identifying as having two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.97% to 1.75%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 1.05%, while there were no individuals of this ethnicity recorded under the Melendy surname in 2000. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 89.03% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 6.88% | 80.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.75% | -11.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |