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

Meylan, 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 Meylan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meylan in America

Meylan is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meylan surname appeared 167 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 Meylan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meylan 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 Meylan

The surname MEYLAN originates from the French region of Dauphiné, located in the southeastern part of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name is derived from the Old French word "meillan," which means "middle place" or "middle settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place or location situated between two larger settlements or landmarks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MEYLAN surname appears in a charter from the Dauphiné region, dated 1235. This document mentions a certain Guigues de Meylan, who was likely a landowner or a nobleman from the area.

In the late 13th century, the MEYLAN surname is also found in the cartulary (collection of charters) of the Abbey of Saint-André-le-Bas in Vienne, France. This suggests that members of the MEYLAN family may have had connections to the local clergy or nobility.

During the 14th century, the name MEYLAN appears in various legal records and contracts from the Dauphiné region, indicating that the family had established roots and influence in the area.

One notable individual with the MEYLAN surname was Jean de Meylan, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He served under the Duke of Burgundy and participated in several military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the MEYLAN family produced a renowned scholar and humanist named Claude de Meylan (1510-1578). He was a professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Paris and authored several works on classical literature.

Another notable figure was Jacques de Meylan (1625-1697), a French theologian and bishop of Grenoble in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the religious affairs of the region during his tenure.

The MEYLAN surname also has connections to the Meylan commune, a town located near Grenoble in the Isère department of southeastern France. It is possible that some members of the MEYLAN family may have held properties or positions of influence in this area.

Throughout history, various spelling variations of the MEYLAN surname have existed, such as Meyllan, Meillan, and Meilland, reflecting the evolution of the French language and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meylan

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

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

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