Explore the Family Name Mellado
The meaning of Mellado
Spanish: nickname from mellado ‘nicked’, for someone who missed one or more teeth, from mellar ‘to nick’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Manuel, Carlos, Gustavo, Rafael, Alicia, Ana, Bernando, Cesar, Claudio, Edmundo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mellado saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mellado was ranked 29,662nd in popularity, but by 2010, it had made a significant climb to the 23,881st position reflecting an improvement of 19.49%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Mellado surname grew by 41.12% during this period, from 749 people in 2000 to 1,057 people in 2010. This led to a proportional change of 28.57 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #23,881 | 19.49% |
| Count | 749 | 1,057 | 41.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.36 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellado
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Mellado surname identified as Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.52% of Mellados were of Hispanic ethnicity, and this figure increased slightly to 93.95% by 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 6.81% in 2000 to 5.3% in 2010, marking a decline of 22.17%. There were no reported individuals with the Mellado surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.52% | 93.95% | 1.55% |
| White | 6.81% | 5.3% | -22.17% |
| 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% |