Explore the Family Name Melman
The meaning of Melman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a miller or flour merchant, a variant of Mehlmann (see Mehlman). 2. Dutch: variant of Van Melle (see Melle 6). 3. Probably also an Americanized form of German Mellmann (see Mellman) or Mehlmann (see Mehlman). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Itta, Jakov, Meyer, Yakov, Zelig. Russian Arkady, Gennadiy, Mikhail, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Melman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Melman" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 47,210 in 2000 to 50,659 in 2010, indicating a 7.31% decrease in its usage. Similarly, the count of individuals possessing this surname fell by 2.6%, from 423 in 2000 to 412 in 2010. This led to a reduction in the proportion of people with the surname Melman per 100k population by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #50,659 | -7.31% |
| Count | 423 | 412 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Melman also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.56% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.96% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among people with the Melman surname grew significantly from 1.65% to 4.13%, marking a whopping 150.3% increase. There was also a small rise in the percentage identifying as 'Two or more races' — from 1.18% to 1.21%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification within this group, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity disappeared completely over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 92.96% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 4.13% | 150.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.21% | 2.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |