Explore the Family Name Melesio
The meaning of Melesio
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from the personal name Melesio, a variant of Melecio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melesio in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Melesio has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. Its rank jumped from 52,500 in 2000 to 38,332 in 2010, an increase of nearly 27 percent. The number of people with this surname also rose from 371 to 578 during this time period, reflecting a growth rate of 55.8 percent. The proportion of Melesios per 100,000 people also increased by approximately 43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #38,332 | 26.99% |
| Count | 371 | 578 | 55.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.2 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melesio
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Melesio, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 95.42 percent identified as such, increasing slightly to 96.71 percent in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as White from 4.58 percent in 2000 to 3.11 percent in 2010. The percentages for other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.42% | 96.71% | 1.35% |
| White | 4.58% | 3.11% | -32.1% |
| 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% |