Explore the Family Name Merisier
The meaning of Merisier
French (also Mérisier): topographic name for someone who lived by wild cherry tree, (Old) French merisier, or a habitational name from (Le) Merisier, the name of several places in northern France. This surname is rare in France. In the US, it is of Haitian origin.
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How common is the last name Merisier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Merisier has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,428th most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 46,037th position, reflecting a change of 33.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 264 to 463, marking an increase of 75.38%. The proportion of individuals named Merisier per 100k people also saw a rise from 0.1 to 0.16, indicating a 60% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #46,037 | 33.69% |
| Count | 264 | 463 | 75.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.16 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merisier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Merisier identify as Black, with the percentage increasing from 78.79 in 2000 to 93.52 in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 4.17 in 2000 to 2.38 in 2010. There were also fewer individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping from 16.29 in 2000 to just 1.94 in 2010. Notably, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, at 1.51%, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.79% | 93.52% | 18.7% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 2.38% | -42.93% |
| Two or More Races | 16.29% | 1.94% | -88.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |