Explore the Family Name Melott
The meaning of Melott
1. Variant of Marlette, a surname of French origin. Compare Malott. 2. Altered form of French Milot, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.
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How common is the last name Melott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Melott saw a marginal decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 49,767 to 50,196, indicating a change of -0.86%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Melott surname increased by 5.3% during the same period, rising from 396 to 417. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with the name Melott per 100k residents decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,196 | -0.86% |
| Count | 396 | 417 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melott
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Melott identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 90.15% in 2000 to 89.21% in 2010. The percentage of Melotts identifying as part of two or more races also dropped significantly, from 4.80% to 1.92%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 152.63%, rising from 1.52% to 3.84%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic group witnessed an increase from 3.03% to 3.84%, representing a 26.73% change. Neither in 2000 nor in 2010 did any Melotts identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.15% | 89.21% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.84% | 152.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.03% | 3.84% | 26.73% |
| Two or More Races | 4.8% | 1.92% | -60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |