Explore the Family Name Mellow
The meaning of Mellow
English (Cornwall): perhaps a variant of Mellor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellow in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mellow has seen a marginal decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 35,239th place to 36,630th. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Mellow surname slightly increased during the same period, from 605 to 610 individuals. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Mellow surname per 100,000 has also decreased by around 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #36,630 | -3.95% |
| Count | 605 | 610 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellow
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mellow has remained relatively steady between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of folks with this surname identified as White throughout both years, with a minute increase from 86.45% to 86.56%. A slight increase was also seen in the Hispanic and Black populations, with an 18.95% and 2.27% change respectively. However, there was a significant decrease in people identifying as two or more races, dropping by 43.94%. No individuals were recorded as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.45% | 86.56% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.96% | 5.9% | 18.95% |
| Black | 5.29% | 5.41% | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.48% | -43.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |