Explore the Family Name Meltz
The meaning of Meltz
East German: habitational name from Melz in Mecklenburg.
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How common is the last name Meltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meltz has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 48,567 and dropped to 49,999 in 2010, indicating a drop of 2.95%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 2.7%, from 408 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #49,999 | -2.95% |
| Count | 408 | 419 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meltz
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Meltz identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 3.62% reported in the latter year. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The number of individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic saw significant increases, with the former rising by 74.80% and the latter by 29.41%. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (1.67%) reported being of two or more races. This data is all according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 92.6% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.86% | 29.41% |
| Black | 1.23% | 2.15% | 74.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |