Explore the Family Name Mellencamp
The meaning of Mellencamp
Americanized form of German Möhlenkamp: topographic name composed of Middle Low German mole ‘mill’ + kamp ‘enclosed, fenced, or hedged piece of land, field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellencamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mellencamp has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700th and by 2010, it had slipped to 81,181st, marking a decline of 5.84%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 233, indicating no growth or decrease in the number of people bearing this name. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #81,181 | -5.84% |
| Count | 233 | 233 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellencamp
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mellencamp, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows an overwhelming white representation. In 2000, a substantial 99.57% of Mellencamps identified as white, a figure that slightly dropped to 99.14% by 2010. There were no reported Mellencamps identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Please note that any statistics marked with (S) have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.57% | 99.14% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |