Explore the Family Name Mere
The meaning of Mere
English: variant of Mear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Mere' saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,246 and by 2010, it climbed to rank 53,316, marking a 5.21% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 340 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, indicating a growth of 14.12%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.13 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #53,316 | 5.21% |
| Count | 340 | 388 | 14.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mere
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variations in the population bearing the 'Mere' surname between 2000 and 2010. While there was no Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2000, by 2010, they made up 1.80% of the Mere population. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.71% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The White ethnic identity saw a slight decrease from 62.65% to 57.22%. The Hispanic portion of the population saw an increase from 20.29% to 25.52%, while the Black ethnic identity also increased from 11.76% to 14.43%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, remained unchanged with no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.65% | 57.22% | -8.67% |
| Hispanic | 20.29% | 25.52% | 25.78% |
| Black | 11.76% | 14.43% | 22.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |