Explore the Family Name Mellum
The meaning of Mellum
Norwegian: variant of Mellem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mellum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mellum saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mellum was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular name, but this fell to 96,368th in 2010, marking a -23.96% change. The count of individuals with the Mellum surname also decreased during this decade, from 229 people to 189, a -17.47% change. Consequently, the proportion of the Mellum surname per 100k people dropped by -25.00%, from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #96,368 | -23.96% |
| Count | 229 | 189 | -17.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minimal changes for the surname Mellum between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of those bearing the Mellum name identified as White, with this group constituting 97.38% in 2000 and seeing a negligible decrease to 96.83% in 2010. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all showed a zero percentage both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.83% | -0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |