Explore the Family Name Melhuish
The meaning of Melhuish
English (Devon): from Melhuish Barton in Tedburn Saint Mary (Devon), which is pronounced [’mɛlɪʃ]. The placename may derive from Old English mǣle ‘dyed, multi-colored, variegated’ or the Old English personal names Mægla or Mǣla + Old English hīwisc ‘household’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melhuish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Melhuish" saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 106,477th most popular surname but jumped to the 98,099th spot by 2010, marking an increase of 7.87%. During this same period, the number of people with this surname increased from 155 to 185, representing a growth rate of 19.35%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Melhuish per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #98,099 | 7.87% |
| Count | 155 | 185 | 19.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melhuish
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Melhuish" is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.19% of those with the Melhuish surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 96.76% by 2010, reflecting a change of 2.73%. The surname had some association with the Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, with 3.23% identifying as such, but this changed to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Melhuish surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 96.76% | 2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |