Explore the Family Name Merone
The meaning of Merone
Italian: from an augmentative of the personal name Mero (a short form of Amero, Amerio from old French Aimer) or Miro (from Latin Mirus).
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How common is the last name Merone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Merone has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,938th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 71,886th position, reflecting a change of 5.34%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period. There were 236 individuals with the Merone surname in 2000, and by the end of the decade, this figure had jumped to 271, a rise of 14.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #71,886 | 5.34% |
| Count | 236 | 271 | 14.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Merone also exhibited changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, although their proportion decreased from 75.42% in 2000 to 67.53% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a significant increase, jumping from 17.80% to 29.15%. The representation of Hispanics within this group also rose from 2.54% to 3.32%. However, there was a complete drop in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, which fell from 4.24% to zero. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.42% | 67.53% | -10.46% |
| Black | 17.8% | 29.15% | 63.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.32% | 30.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.24% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |