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

Melusky, 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 Melusky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Melusky in America

Melusky is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Melusky surname appeared 148 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 Melusky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Melusky 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 Melusky

The surname Melusky has its roots in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "melukh," which means "small" or "little," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's stature or physical appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Melusky surname can be found in a Polish church record from the town of Bialystok, dated 1437. This document mentions a man named Jakub Melusky, who was likely a merchant or tradesman in the area. Another early reference to the name comes from a Ukrainian land registry from the town of Lviv in the late 16th century, which lists a family by the name of Melusky as landowners.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Melusky name began to spread across Eastern Europe as families migrated and settled in various regions. In 1687, a man named Andriy Melusky was recorded as a member of the Cossack army in the Zaporozhian Host, a semi-autonomous military formation in what is now central Ukraine.

One notable figure in history who bore the Melusky surname was Mykola Melusky (1822-1890), a Ukrainian writer and poet who was part of the Kharkiv Romantic literary movement. His works often explored themes of nationalism and Ukrainian identity, and he played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the region.

Another prominent individual with the Melusky name was Stanislawa Melusky (1876-1944), a Polish educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools in Warsaw and was a vocal advocate for improving educational opportunities for girls and women in the early 20th century.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Melusky families immigrated to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping political unrest in their homelands. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America is that of Jan Melusky (1865-1932), a Polish immigrant who settled in Chicago and worked as a carpenter.

While the Melusky surname may not be as widely known as some other Eastern European names, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region. Despite its relatively small presence, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, reflecting the diverse experiences and accomplishments of those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Melusky

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

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

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