Explore the Family Name Merkl
The meaning of Merkl
German: variant of Merkel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Manfred, Mathias, Theodor, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merkl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merkl has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 56,979th in popularity with 335 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 64,200th spot, with only 310 people having this last name. This represents a rank drop of 12.67% and a count decrease of 7.46%. The proportion of people named Merkl per 100k population also decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #64,200 | -12.67% |
| Count | 335 | 310 | -7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merkl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Merkl surname identify as white. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 97.01% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the number of people with the Merkl surname identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.79% to 3.23%, an 80.45% increase. It's also worth noting that the 2010 census recorded the presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander within the Merkl surname holders for the first time. There were no changes in individuals identifying as black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.55% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.23% | 80.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |