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

Melenciano, 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 Melenciano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Melenciano in America

Melenciano is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Melenciano surname appeared 202 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 Melenciano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Melenciano 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 Melenciano

The surname Melenciano originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the province of Malaga. The name is derived from the Spanish word "melón," which means melon, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of melons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Melenciano can be found in the archives of the city of Malaga, where a certain Juan Melenciano was mentioned as a landowner in the year 1532. This record provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Melenciano appeared in various historical records, including parish registers and tax rolls, indicating that the family had established itself in different parts of Spain. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Francisco Melenciano, a merchant from Seville who participated in trade with the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

The 18th century saw the Melenciano family continue to flourish, with some members achieving prominence in various fields. For instance, Juana Melenciano (1704-1782) was a renowned painter from Madrid, known for her intricate still-life compositions featuring melons and other fruits.

As the centuries passed, the Melenciano surname spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, particularly to Latin America, where it can still be found today. One notable figure from the 19th century was Pedro Melenciano (1823-1897), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries.

Another prominent individual was Miguel Melenciano (1876-1942), a Mexican artist and muralist who played a significant role in the development of the Mexican mural movement. His works can be found adorning public buildings and museums throughout Mexico.

Throughout its history, the Melenciano surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, merchants, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the region of Andalusia in Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Melenciano

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

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 Melenciano 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 Melenciano 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 Melenciano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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