Explore the Family Name Merkes
The meaning of Merkes
1. German: patronymic from the personal name Merk. It is found mainly in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Merke, a variant of Mirke (see Mirkin), formed with the Yiddish possessive -s.
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How common is the last name Merkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merkes has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,133rd and dropped to 67,126th by 2010, marking a 3.06% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this name increased slightly from 285 to 294 during that same decade, showing a growth of 3.16%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decline from 0.11 to 0.1, a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #67,126 | -3.06% |
| Count | 285 | 294 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merkes
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Merkes, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed virtually no diversity. Throughout both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The White ethnicity overwhelmingly dominated with 98.6% in 2000 and 97.62% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.62% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |