Explore the Family Name Mell
The meaning of Mell
1. English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): perhaps a variant of Meale, a Norfolk name which is either a metonymic occupational name from Middle English mele ‘meal, ground cereal’, perhaps for a maker or seller of meal (compare Millman), or else a topographic or habitational name from Middle English mele ‘sand-hill’ (Old Norse melr), as found in such placenames as North Meols (Lancashire), Ravensmeols in Formby (Lancashire), and Great Meols (Cheshire) (compare Meil). 2. German: variant of Melle.
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How common is the last name Mell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mell" has been waning in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 15,464th but fell to rank 19,654 by 2010, showing a downward shift of 27.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,739 in 2000 to 1,371 in 2010, marking a decline of 21.16%. Correspondingly, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 28.12%, moving from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,464 | #19,654 | -27.1% |
| Count | 1,739 | 1,371 | -21.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.46 | -28.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mell
The ethnicity tied to the surname "Mell" showed some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White made up the majority with 92.64% in 2000 and 91.47% in 2010, though this percentage saw a slight decrease of 1.26%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest growth rate at 56.94%, increasing from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. The data also shows an increase in the number of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a modest increase of 6.67%, while the proportion of Black individuals slightly decreased by 1.56%. Lastly, there was a small rise in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, up 24.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 91.47% | -1.26% |
| Black | 3.85% | 3.79% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.26% | 56.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.31% | 25.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.8% | 6.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.36% | 24.14% |