Explore the Family Name Mellis
The meaning of Mellis
1. Scottish (mainly Aberdeenshire and Morayshire): from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name Maol Íosa ‘devotee of Jesus’. 2. Greek: variant of Melis. 3. Dutch: variant of Millis 2 and 3. 4. Latvian: nickname from mells ‘black’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spiro, Christos, Spero.
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How common is the last name Mellis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Mellis" decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,352 in terms of popularity and had a total count of 381, representing 0.14 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 58,481, with a total count of 347, which is 0.12 per every 100,000 individuals. This represents a drop in rank by 13.88% and a decrease in count by 8.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #58,481 | -13.88% |
| Count | 381 | 347 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellis
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname "Mellis" identify as White. In 2000, 92.65% identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased by 1.4% to 91.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of people identifying as Black increased slightly from 5.77% in 2000 to 6.34% in 2010, marking a 9.88% increase. No individuals reported having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 91.35% | -1.4% |
| Black | 5.77% | 6.34% | 9.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |