Explore the Family Name Melian
The meaning of Melian
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands; Melián): of French origin, an altered form of Meilland, itself a variant of Meillant, a habitational name (found mainly in Loire) from Meillant in Cher, named from Latin Mediolanum, meaning ‘in the midst of the plain’ or ‘central plain’.
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How common is the last name Melian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Melian' has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 62,531, indicating a 2.01% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 292 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.59%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the 'Melian' surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,531 | 2.01% |
| Count | 292 | 320 | 9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melian
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Melian' has also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010 there were no identified links with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 22.60% in 2000 to 18.75% in 2010, showing a decrease of 17.04%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation increased significantly from 73.29% in 2000 to 79.69% in 2010, marking an 8.73% rise. The percentage of Black ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.71% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.29% | 79.69% | 8.73% |
| White | 22.6% | 18.75% | -17.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |