Explore the Family Name Merrithew
The meaning of Merrithew
English and Irish: variant of Merrihew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merrithew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Merrithew has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd in terms of prevalence, while by 2010 it had dropped to 71,886th. This represents a decline of approximately 4.22%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname slightly increased from 266 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 1.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #71,886 | -4.22% |
| Count | 266 | 271 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merrithew
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Merrithew surname identify as White, accounting for 96.99% in 2000 and 96.31% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year. Nevertheless, a minor growth was observed in the category "Two or more races," which reported a change from 0% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.31% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |