Explore the Family Name Melroy
The meaning of Melroy
Irish: variant of Mulroy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Melroy in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melroy's popularity has experienced a slight decline over the decade. In 2000, Melroy was ranked 46,331 in terms of prevalence among all surnames, and by 2010, it shifted slightly to a rank of 46,487, marking a decrease of 0.34%. However, the count of individuals with the Melroy surname increased from 433 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 5.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.16 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #46,487 | -0.34% |
| Count | 433 | 458 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melroy
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Melroys identified as White, although this percentage saw a small decrease from 96.77% to 94.10%. There were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. Furthermore, the 2010 census marked the first recorded instances of Melroys identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.1% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.18% | 34.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |