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

Mellina, 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 Mellina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mellina in America

Mellina is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mellina surname appeared 161 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 Mellina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mellina 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 Mellina

The surname MELLINA has its origins in Italy, emerging in the medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "melinus," which means "of a honey color." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone with yellowish or honey-colored hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MELLINA name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1213, which mentions a certain "Guido Mellina." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region of Tuscany by the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the MELLINA surname appears in various records from the city of Florence. A notable mention is that of Giovanni di Bartolomeo Mellina, a merchant and banker who lived between 1320 and 1392. He was a prominent figure in the city's financial affairs and left a lasting impact on the local economy.

As the Renaissance period progressed, the MELLINA name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. In the 16th century, a noble family by the name of Mellina resided in the town of Parma, where they owned several estates and held positions of influence.

One of the most famous figures bearing the MELLINA surname was Pietro Mellina, an Italian painter who lived from 1572 to 1629. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in cities like Bologna and Modena.

Another notable MELLINA was Girolamo Mellina, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1633 to 1697. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of San Nicola da Tolentino and the Palazzo Mellini.

In the 18th century, the MELLINA name gained prominence in the field of music. Antonio Mellina (1711-1784) was a celebrated composer and violinist who served at the court of the Duke of Parma. His compositions and performances were highly regarded throughout Europe during his lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the MELLINA surname continued to be associated with various professions and achievements, from scholars and writers to artists and politicians. While its origins may lie in a humble nickname, the name has left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mellina

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

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

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