Explore the Family Name Merklein
The meaning of Merklein
German: from a variant of Merkel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Friedrich, Guenter, Helmut, Konrad, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Merklein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Merklein has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,344 and by 2010, it had dropped to 88,336, representing a change of -7.28. The census count for this surname also declined slightly from 213 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, marking a shift of -1.41. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname Merklein per 100,000 people fell by 12.5 percent from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #88,336 | -7.28% |
| Count | 213 | 210 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merklein
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Merklein as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is primarily associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 97.18 percent of those with the surname were identified as White. This percentage decreased marginally to 96.19 percent in 2010, representing a change of -1.02. There were no recorded instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during either census year. Additionally, there are no records of this surname being associated with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.19% | -1.02% |
| 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% |