Explore the Family Name Melius
The meaning of Melius
German: from the personal name Aemelius (see Mehle 2).
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How common is the last name Melius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Melius has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of overall rank, it moved from 21,510th in 2000 to 22,421st in 2010, marking a 4.24% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,132 in 2000 to 1,148 in 2010, which equates to a 1.41% rise. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people named Melius per 100,000 declined by 7.14%, going from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #22,421 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,148 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melius
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Melius surname in the decade between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as White declined slightly from 94.17% to 91.55%, indicating a 2.78% decrease. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. The most significant increases were observed in the Black (72.64%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (64.15%) categories. Conversely, the smallest increases were seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander (35.21%), two or more races (29.79%), and Hispanic (39.62%) categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.55% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.96% | 39.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.83% | 29.79% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.83% | 72.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.96% | 35.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.87% | 64.15% |