Explore the Family Name Mellard
The meaning of Mellard
English: variant of Millward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mellard has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mellard ranked 70,052 in popularity with a count of 261 people bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank dropped to 77,012 and the count fell to 249 people, indicating a decrease of 4.6%. The proportional representation of Mellard per 100,000 people also declined from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,012 | -9.94% |
| Count | 261 | 249 | -4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellard
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift amongst individuals bearing the surname Mellard. In 2000, 87.74% identified as White, increasing to 92.37% in 2010. This is contrasted by a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black. The percentage of Mellard surname bearers who identify as Hispanic dropped from 3.45% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010, while the percentage identifying as Black fell from 6.51% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor for those identifying with two or more races between the two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.74% | 92.37% | 5.28% |
| Black | 6.51% | 3.61% | -44.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 2.01% | -41.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |