Explore the Family Name Melucci
The meaning of Melucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet derivative of the personal name Melo (see Meli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Remo, Antonio, Evo, Antonietta, Cosmo, Elio, Francesco, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Melucci in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Melucci has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,776 in popularity and rose to 46,314 by 2010, indicating a 5.05% increase. The number of individuals with this last name also expanded during this period from 406 people to 460, marking a 13.3% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew slightly from 0.15 to 0.16, representing a 6.67% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #46,314 | 5.05% |
| Count | 406 | 460 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melucci
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Melucci. Overwhelmingly, those with the Melucci surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.03% in 2000 to 93.26% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, registering at 5% in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 93.26% | -4.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |