Explore the Family Name Mellett
The meaning of Mellett
1. Altered form of French Melet: probably a derivative of Mele ‘medlar’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Mellette. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its original form Melet and altered form Mellette) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. 2. English and Irish: variant of Millett. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Jarlath.
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How common is the last name Mellett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Mellett' has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mellett ranked 41,722 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 49,087 — a change of -17.65%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined over the decade, from 491 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, representing a decrease of -12.63%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those named Mellett went from 0.18% in 2000 to 0.15% in 2010, marking a -16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #49,087 | -17.65% |
| Count | 491 | 429 | -12.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mellett' also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 96% of people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to approximately 92%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.22% to 3.26%, while the proportion identifying as Black decreased from 1.63% to 1.17%. The census started recording individuals who identify with two or more races and as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, at which point they represented 2.10% and 1.40% of the Melletts respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 92.07% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.26% | 167.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.17% | -28.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |