Explore the Family Name Mergen
The meaning of Mergen
Flemish and Dutch: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker of fastenings, derived from Middle Dutch margant ‘hook, clasp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mergen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mergen has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,443rd with a count of 724 individuals bearing this name, representing a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had risen to 28,158th with 850 individuals bearing the surname Mergen, accounting for a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 7.51 in rank and a notable 17.4 percent increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #28,158 | 7.51% |
| Count | 724 | 850 | 17.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mergen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mergen identify as White, making up 97.38 percent in 2000 and 96.71 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.24 percent in 2000 to 0.59 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a substantial growth in those identifying with two or more races, going from 0.69 percent in 2000 to 1.29 percent in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, there emerged a small percentage (1.41) identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in 2000. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.71% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.29% | 86.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0.59% | -52.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |