Explore the Family Name Mehrkens
The meaning of Mehrkens
North German: patronymic from a pet form of a personal name formed with Mer-, for example, Merolf, Merbod.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mehrkens in the United States?
The surname Mehrkens has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 86,341st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 79,846th position, marking a 7.52% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase during this period. The count went from 201 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, showing an 18.41% growth in the number of people named Mehrkens. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.07 to 0.08, a 14.29% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #79,846 | 7.52% |
| Count | 201 | 238 | 18.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehrkens
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Mehrkens surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.01% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure dipped slightly to 97.90% in 2010, a negligible change of -0.11%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.9% | -0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |