Explore the Family Name Melnik
The meaning of Melnik
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Melnyk, in Slovakia Melník): occupational name from Russian melnik ‘miller’ (from melit ‘to grind’) or from Ukrainian and Rusyn cognate melnyk, transliterated under Russian or Slovak influence. 2. Polish: variant of Mielnik ‘miller’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Nikolay, Anatoliy, Anatoly, Dmitry, Galina, Leonid, Mikhail, Oleg, Raisa, Vladimir, Dmitri. Jewish Moshe, Yosef, Zalman, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Melnik in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melnik has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,196th most common surname but jumped by 7.25% to the 16,876th spot in 2010. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,410 in 2000 to 1,689 in 2010, marking a 19.79% growth in usage. Moreover, the proportion of people named Melnik per 100,000 increased by 9.62%, indicating a broader acceptance and prevalence of the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,196 | #16,876 | 7.25% |
| Count | 1,410 | 1,689 | 19.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.57 | 9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melnik
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Melnik, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers identified as White, increasing slightly from 94.68% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified with two or more races decreased significantly by 64.77%, dropping from 3.69% in 2000 to just 1.3% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Melnik identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 96.45% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.78% | 47.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 1.3% | -64.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |