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

Mellick, 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 Mellick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mellick in America

Mellick is the 36695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mellick surname appeared 609 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 Mellick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mellick 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 Mellick

The surname Mellick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "melor," which means "miller" or "one who operates a mill." This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked in mills, grinding grain into flour.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mellick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and populations in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Melore," which is likely a variation of the modern spelling.

During the 13th century, the name was also recorded in various forms, such as "Melour" and "Meloure," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time. Some historical documents from this period mention individuals with the name Mellick residing in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.

In the 14th century, the surname Mellick began to appear more frequently in official records and manuscripts. One notable individual was John Mellyke, who was born in 1327 in the village of Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several notable figures bearing the surname Mellick. One such individual was William Mellick, born in 1548 in the town of Taunton, Somerset. He was a successful merchant and a prominent member of the local community.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Mellick, born in 1579 in the village of Weston-under-Penyard, Herefordshire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, known for her expertise in traditional medicine.

In the 17th century, the name Mellick was often associated with places like Mellicourt in Oxfordshire and Mellick's Farm in Gloucestershire, suggesting that some individuals with this surname may have derived their names from these locations.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname Mellick during this time was Sir Thomas Mellick, born in 1624 in the city of Bristol. He was a successful merchant and served as the Mayor of Bristol from 1677 to 1678.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Mellick continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, farmers, and professionals. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has endured and remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mellick

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

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

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