Explore the Family Name Mjelde
The meaning of Mjelde
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms, probably named from Old Norse mjǫl ‘flour’, referring to the fine sandy soil of the place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mjelde in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mjelde has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank climbed from 74,398 to 73,005, representing a 1.87 percent increase. The count of individuals bearing the Mjelde surname also expanded during this decade, going from 242 to 266 people—a 9.92 percent uptick. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,005 | 1.87% |
| Count | 242 | 266 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mjelde
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Mjelde surname is predominantly White, accounting for 95.11 percent in 2010, down slightly from 95.87 percent in 2000. The representation of those identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease, falling from 3.31 percent in 2000 to 2.26 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, with the data indicating no individuals within these categories carrying the Mjelde surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 95.11% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 2.26% | -31.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |