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

Mellors, 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 Mellors surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mellors in America

Mellors is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mellors surname appeared 142 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 Mellors.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mellors 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 Mellors

The surname Mellors is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "mere" meaning a boundary or a lake, and "hors" meaning a horse. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a boundary or lake where horses were kept.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Mellors dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Melres." This record indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings such as "Melours," "Meloures," and "Melowres." These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the lack of standardized spelling during that era.

The name Mellors is associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Mellors, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in Nottinghamshire and held lands in the villages of Bingham and Shelford.

Another distinguished bearer of the name was Samuel Mellors (1658-1736), an English Quaker who was born in Nottinghamshire. He was a prominent businessman and played a significant role in the development of the Quaker community in the region.

In the 19th century, John Mellors (1804-1878) was a notable figure in the coal mining industry in Derbyshire. He was a pioneering mine owner and played a crucial role in the development of the local coal industry.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Mellors was the English novelist and poet D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930). His novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which featured a character named Oliver Mellors, brought the name to widespread attention.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Mellors (1910-1999), a British businessman and philanthropist. He was the chairman of the construction company George Wimpey and made significant contributions to various charitable causes.

The name Mellors has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Mellors Bank in Nottinghamshire and Mellors Marsh in Derbyshire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers or landowners with the surname Mellors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mellors

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

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

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