Explore the Family Name O’melia
The meaning of O’melia
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Máille (see O’Malley), in which the pronunciation of Irish -lle (as in English ‘million’) is represented by -lia. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Ciaran.
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How common is the last name O’melia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname O’Melia has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 34,150 in 2000, the count increased from 628 to 665, representing a growth rate of 5.89%. Despite this increase, the surname's proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,149 | 0% |
| Count | 628 | 665 | 5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’melia
The ethnicity associated with the surname O’Melia according to the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals interesting shifts. The White population using this surname experienced an increment from 94.75% to 95.94%. The Hispanic demographic saw the most significant change, increasing by 21.52%, albeit still making up only 2.71% of the population with this surname. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero, as did the Asian/Pacific Islander category. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 95.94% | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.71% | 21.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |