Explore the Family Name Merklin
The meaning of Merklin
German: variant of Merkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Merklin' has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024 in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to a rank of 51,512. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname 'Merklin' increased over this decade, with a count of 384 in 2000 and rising to 404 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #51,512 | -0.96% |
| Count | 384 | 404 | 5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merklin
When examining ethnicity tied to the 'Merklin' surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname, though their representation decreased from 97.4% in 2000 to 93.81% in 2010. Additionally, the data shows new representations from other ethnic identities. By 2010, 1.49% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.73% reported belonging to two or more races, and 2.48% identified as Hispanic. There were no reports of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 93.81% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |