Explore the Family Name Merkin
The meaning of Merkin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Mirkin. 2. English: variant of Markin. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vyacheslav, Galina, Leonid, Lev, Osip. German Hermann.
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How common is the last name Merkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Merkin has seen a slight decrease over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,944 and dropped to 51,281 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 426 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, marking a reduction of 4.69%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #51,281 | -9.24% |
| Count | 426 | 406 | -4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merkin
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends about the ethnic identity linked with the surname Merkin. The vast majority identified as White, although there was a minor decline from 97.65% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with this surname in either year. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a small increase from 1.17% to 1.23%, indicating an increase in multi-ethnic identities. Notably, there was also a rise in the Hispanic community from 0 to 1.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.06% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.23% | 5.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |