Explore the Family Name Merriett
The meaning of Merriett
English: variant of Merritt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merriett in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Merriett has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,113th in popularity and increased to 65,964th in 2010, marking a 1.71% change in rank. The count of individuals with the Merriett surname also rose by 9.09%, growing from 275 in 2000 to 300 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Merriett surname grew, its overall prevalence in relation to the size of the population stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #65,964 | 1.71% |
| Count | 275 | 300 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merriett
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest portion of individuals with the Merriett surname identified as White, although this group decreased by 4.96% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Black slightly increased from 38.18% to 38.67%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those reporting two or more races, rising by 28.02%. Despite not being represented in 2000, by 2010, 2.67% of those with the Merriett surname identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.27% | 56.33% | -4.96% |
| Black | 38.18% | 38.67% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.33% | 28.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |