Explore the Family Name Merrihew
The meaning of Merrihew
English and Irish: most probably an altered form of Welsh Meredith (which is found as Meriday in 16th- and 17th-century English sources), or possibly of English Mayhew. Compare Mallalieu.
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How common is the last name Merrihew in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merrihew's popularity has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,757 and rose to 41,501 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 2.94 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased from 477 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, marking a shift by almost 10 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remains constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #41,501 | 2.94% |
| Count | 477 | 524 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merrihew
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identifying as Merrihew are of White ethnic identity, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.86 in 2000 to 95.23 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.47 in 2000 to 2.67 in 2010. A small percentage (1.34) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no individuals with the Merrihew surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.23% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.67% | 81.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |