Explore the Family Name Mellman
The meaning of Mellman
1. Americanized form of German Mellmann: variant of Melle 3, with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Meller 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Myer.
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How common is the last name Mellman in the United States?
The surname Mellman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 69,392 by 2010, showing a change of -20.88%. The count of people with the Mellman surname likewise decreased from 332 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, reflecting a -14.76% change. The proportion of individuals with the Mellman surname per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a -16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #69,392 | -20.88% |
| Count | 332 | 283 | -14.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mellman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 93.37% to 94.35%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races rose from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010, a 36.46% change. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. No Mellman individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 94.35% | 1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2.47% | 36.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.47% | 17.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |