Explore the Family Name Melhado
The meaning of Melhado
Portuguese: adaptation of Spanish Mellado.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melhado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melhado saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 65,668 to 64,388 during these years, marking a 1.95% growth. At the same time, the number of people who bear the Melhado surname also increased by approximately 9.57%, from 282 individuals in 2000 to 309 individuals in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the Melhado surname per 100k population remained relatively the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #64,388 | 1.95% |
| Count | 282 | 309 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melhado
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Melhado surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups remaining at 0%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 14.53%, from 44.68% to 38.19%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased by 24.36%, from 32.27% to 40.13%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased slightly by 5.31%, from 18.44% to 19.42%. However, the percentage of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races dropped from 2.84% to 0% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32.27% | 40.13% | 24.36% |
| White | 44.68% | 38.19% | -14.53% |
| Hispanic | 18.44% | 19.42% | 5.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |