Explore the Family Name Melgosa
The meaning of Melgosa
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Melgosa in Cuenca and Burgos provinces.
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How common is the last name Melgosa in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Melgosa has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 72,237th to 73,911th place. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname has slightly increased by 4.38%, with 262 people identified as Melgosas in 2010 compared to 251 in 2000. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,911 | -2.32% |
| Count | 251 | 262 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melgosa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Melgosa, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that a majority of Melgosas identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 88.45% of Melgosas identified as Hispanic, although this percentage decreased to 83.21% by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Melgosas identifying as white increased from 11.16% in 2000 to 16.03% in 2010, marking a significant change of 43.64%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.45% | 83.21% | -5.92% |
| White | 11.16% | 16.03% | 43.64% |
| 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% |