Explore the Family Name Mercil
The meaning of Mercil
Altered form of French Marcil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mercil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mercil has seen a slight increase in recent years. In 2000, Mercil ranked 68,973rd in terms of popularity among all surnames, with 266 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking improved to 67,747th, an increase of 1.78%, and the number of people with this surname rose to 291, marking a growth of 9.4%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Mercil surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #67,747 | 1.78% |
| Count | 266 | 291 | 9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mercil
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Mercil surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.74% identified as such, though this figure dropped slightly to 94.5% in 2010. The data also shows a small increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic over the same period, rising from 0% to 1.72% and 2.75% respectively. There were no changes observed in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 94.5% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |