Explore the Family Name Mellin
The meaning of Mellin
1. Scottish (Glamorgan): variant of Melville. 2. German: habitational name from any of various places so called. 3. English: variant of Melling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mellin saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 22,949th in 2000, it slipped to 24,517th in 2010, marking a decline of 6.83%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1,041 to 1,020, a decrease of 2.02%. The proportion of people named Mellin per 100,000 also decreased by 10.26% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #24,517 | -6.83% |
| Count | 1,041 | 1,020 | -2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the same period. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname Mellin identified as White (86.07%), followed by Hispanic (13.16%), with a small percentage identifying as Black (0.48%). By 2010, there was a significant increase in the number of those identifying as Hispanic (20.88%), an increase of 58.66%, while those identifying as White dropped to 77.45%. During this time, new categories emerged for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races, although the percentages were relatively small at 0.49% and 0.59% respectively. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.07% | 77.45% | -10.02% |
| Hispanic | 13.16% | 20.88% | 58.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |