Explore the Family Name Mergel
The meaning of Mergel
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German mergel ‘marl’. 2. German: from the female personal name Mergel, an old pet form of Maria. 3. German: variant of Merkel. 4. German (Hesse): from a West Middle German nickname for a lean or gaunt man. 5. Flemish (Van de Mergel): habitational name from Le Merghele in Rinxent in the Pas-de-Calais (France), Mergele in Ronse, or Mergelput (‘marl pit’) in Anzegem, Oostkamp, and St-Pieters-Kapelle, all named with this word.
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How common is the last name Mergel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mergel has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397th and by 2010 had dropped significantly to 79,075th, reflecting a change of -35.41%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this decade. In 2000, there were approximately 325 individuals with the surname Mergel, but by 2010, this number dropped to 241, marking a 25.85% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #79,075 | -35.41% |
| Count | 325 | 241 | -25.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mergel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mergel according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily associated with people identifying as White. In 2000, 92.00% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this figure slightly increased to 92.53% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic (4.92% in 2000 and 3.73% in 2010). A very minor fraction (2.15% in 2000) identified with two or more races, however, this category was not represented in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 92.53% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.92% | 3.73% | -24.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |