Explore the Family Name Melloy
The meaning of Melloy
1. Irish: variant of Molloy. This form of the name is chiefly found in Lancashire, England. 2. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Norwegian Meløy (see Meloy).
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How common is the last name Melloy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Melloy has slightly declined over time. In 2000, it ranked 51,458 in terms of commonality, but dropped to 57,101 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 11%. The number of people carrying this last name also fell from 380 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of approximately 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw a decrease, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a decline of about 14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #57,101 | -10.97% |
| Count | 380 | 357 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melloy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Melloy, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 96.58% in 2000 and 94.68% in 2010. Over ten years, there was a small decrease in this percentage of roughly 2%. The presence of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community went from 1.32% to nonexistence during this period. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of this surname in the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 3.36% of the total, whereas it was not recorded in this demographic in 2000. No individuals with this surname were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.68% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |