Explore the Family Name Merfeld
The meaning of Merfeld
German: habitational name from a place so named near Dülmen in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Merfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merfeld has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 35,187, but by 2010 it had slightly risen to 34,707, marking a change of 1.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 606 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, reflecting a 7.43% increase. However, the proportion of people with the Merfeld surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.22 between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #34,707 | 1.36% |
| Count | 606 | 651 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merfeld
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a predominantly white association with the surname Merfeld. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with this surname identified as White. There was a slight decrease of -0.06% in this category between the two census years. Interestingly, there was a noticeable percentage change in two categories: "Two or more races" saw an increase of 66.27%, while the "Black" category experienced a decrease of -38.26%. A new entry in 2010 was the "Hispanic" ethnicity, accounting for 0.77% of individuals with the Merfeld surname. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.47% | -0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.38% | 66.27% |
| Black | 1.49% | 0.92% | -38.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |