Melton as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Melton?

According to the 2010 census, there are 50,069 people with the surname Melton in the United States. Melton is the 688th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Melton?

About 0.016% Americans have the last name Melton.

This means 1 in 6,166 people are named Melton.

Is the Last Name Melton Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Melton grew by 3.0%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Melton are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Melton in the United States.

Race Percent
White79.76%
Black14.20%
Hispanic2.34%
Multiracial2.12%
Native American1.06%
Asian0.51%