Explore the Family Name Merkling
The meaning of Merkling
German: habitational name from either of two places called Merklingen, near Stuttgart and Ulm.
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How common is the last name Merkling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merkling saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 59,611th out of all surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 66,164th. This equates to approximately an 11% drop in rank over the decade. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased during this time frame, from 317 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, reflecting a nearly 6% decline. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by about 17%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #66,164 | -10.99% |
| Count | 317 | 299 | -5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merkling
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Merkling identify as White. In 2000, almost 100% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had slightly decreased to approximately 98%. Over the same period, there was a small increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, from 0 to 1.67%. No significant changes were noted for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native – these categories each accounted for 0% of people with the surname Merkling in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 97.66% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |