Explore the Family Name Merin
The meaning of Merin
1. Spanish (Merín): possibly a variant of Marín (see Marin), or a habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) named Merín (A Coruña and Pontevedra provinces). 2. Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Mere, a pet form of the personal name of Miryam (see Mirkin), with the addition of the Slavic possessive suffix -in.
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How common is the last name Merin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Merin has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 55,481 to 55,841, a change of -0.65%. Despite this drop in rank, the count or frequency of the surname Merin actually increased by 6.07%, with 346 instances reported in 2000 compared to 367 in 2010. This resulted in an overall decrease in proportion per 100,000 people of -7.69%, suggesting that while more individuals carry the surname, its prevalence relative to other surnames has slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #55,841 | -0.65% |
| Count | 346 | 367 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Merin, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it becomes clear that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Merin bearers identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing by 133.61% to represent 16.89% of all Merins in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased by 19.26% to make up 52.04% of Merin holders. Hispanic representation among Merins increased by 14.71% to encompass 27.52% of the group. There were no Merin bearers who identified as Black or of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, 2.72% identified as Black while the percentage identifying as of two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.45% | 52.04% | -19.26% |
| Hispanic | 23.99% | 27.52% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.23% | 16.89% | 133.61% |
| Black | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |