Explore the Family Name Melgaard
The meaning of Melgaard
1. Norwegian (also Melgård): from any of several farmsteads in eastern Norway named Melgård, from Old Norse Methalgarthr, a compound of methal ‘mid(dle)’ + garthr ‘farmstead, dwelling, enclosure’. 2. Danish: habitational name from a farmstead named with the same elements as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Erik, Juel, Nels.
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How common is the last name Melgaard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Melgaard saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,406 in popularity with a count of 332 instances. By 2010, the rank had risen to 56,972 and the count increased to 358, marking a 7.83% growth. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #56,972 | 0.76% |
| Count | 332 | 358 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melgaard
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Melgaard surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 97.89% of those with the Melgaard surname identified as White, reducing slightly to 96.09% in 2010. There was no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. However, there was a small emergence of a Hispanic connection by 2010, which accounted for 2.79% of the Melgaard surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.09% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| 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% |