Find out how popular the last name Melchin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Melchin.

Melchin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Melchin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Melchin in America

Melchin is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Melchin surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Melchin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Melchin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Melchin

The surname MELCHIN is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Melcher," which means "ruler" or "king." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone in a position of authority or power within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MELCHIN can be found in the village of Melchin, located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is possible that the name may have originated as a place name, referring to someone who hailed from this particular village.

In the late 17th century, records show a Johann MELCHIN, born in 1672, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Erfurt, Thuringia. His son, Friedrich MELCHIN (1698-1768), went on to become a respected scholar and theologian, serving as a professor at the University of Jena.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Gottfried MELCHIN (1822-1901), a German composer and musician who is credited with writing several operas and orchestral works during the Romantic era.

Moving into the 20th century, the name MELCHIN gained recognition through the work of Hans MELCHIN (1910-1985), a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was awarded the Max Planck Medal in 1979 for his research on nuclear reactions.

In more recent times, Erika MELCHIN (born 1943) has been an influential figure in the German art world, known for her innovative sculptures and installations that explore themes of identity and cultural memory.

While the surname MELCHIN may not be as widespread as some others, its history and etymology reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Germany, with connections to various regions, professions, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Melchin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Melchin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Melchin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Melchin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Melchin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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