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

Mellin, 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 Mellin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mellin in America

Mellin is the 24517th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mellin surname appeared 1,020 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 Mellin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mellin 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 Mellin

The surname MELLIN is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mellin," which means "miller" or someone who operates a mill. The name was likely initially a descriptive occupational surname, referring to an individual who worked as a miller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MELLIN can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a person named Radulfus Mellin, who was likely a miller or lived near a mill.

During the Middle Ages, the surname MELLIN was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire in England. Some variations of the spelling included Mellyne, Mellyn, and Mellin. It is also worth noting that the name may have been derived from place names like Melton or Melbury, which were associated with mills.

One notable individual with the surname MELLIN was John Mellin (c. 1510-1598), an English composer and musician who served as a chorister at the Chapel Royal during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another historical figure was Robert Mellin (1723-1809), a British clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the MELLIN surname appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as parish registers and court documents. For example, a baptismal record from 1642 in the parish of St. Mary's in Nottingham mentions a child named William Mellin, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Mellin.

Other prominent individuals with the surname MELLIN include:

1. Peter Mellin (1604-1648), an English engraver and printmaker known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. John Mellin (1665-1724), a British architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London.
3. William Mellin (1766-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Elizabeth Mellin (1874-1946), an American educator and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Alfred Mellin (1854-1929), a Finnish mathematician known for his contributions to the theory of special functions and integral transformations.

The surname MELLIN has a rich history and can be traced back to the early days of English society, where it was likely associated with individuals involved in the milling industry or living in areas with mills. Over the centuries, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, military personnel, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mellin

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

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

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