Explore the Family Name Melino
The meaning of Melino
Italian: from the personal name Melino, probably a shortform of Carmelino or Amelinus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Melino has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Melino was ranked 64,934th in popularity and decreased to a ranking of 75,799 in 2010 - a change of -16.73%. The number of individuals with the Melino surname also decreased during this decade from 286 to 254, a reduction of -11.19%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Melino surname fell from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #75,799 | -16.73% |
| Count | 286 | 254 | -11.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melino
Turning our attention to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Melino surname identify as White. In 2000, 90.91% of Melinos identified as White, and this percentage increased to 94.49% in 2010, signaling a growth of 3.94%. During the same period, the number of Melinos identifying as Hispanic declined by 43.63%, from 6.99% to 3.94%. No Melinos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 94.49% | 3.94% |
| Hispanic | 6.99% | 3.94% | -43.63% |
| 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% |