Explore the Family Name Merillat
The meaning of Merillat
French (Mérillat): nickname from a shortened diminutive of Old French esmeril ‘merlin’ (a small falcon). This surname is very rare in France, found mainly in Loire.
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How common is the last name Merillat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merillat has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Merillat was ranked as the 41,657th most popular surname while in 2010 it moved up to the 40,672nd spot, experiencing a 2.36% change. The count of people with this surname also increased by 9.15%, from 492 individuals in 2000 to 537 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained the same at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #40,672 | 2.36% |
| Count | 492 | 537 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merillat
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Merillat surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.17% of Merillats identified themselves as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 97.02% in 2010. There were no recorded Merillats identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.49% of Merillats reported having two or more races and 1.12% identified as Hispanic, showing a small diversification in the ethnicity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 97.02% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |