Explore the Family Name Merryfield
The meaning of Merryfield
English: variant of Merrifield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merryfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merryfield saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Merryfield was ranked 46,839th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,966th, a change of -2.41%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased during this period, going from 427 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, marking a 3.28% increase. Despite the increase in the total number of Merryfields, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #47,966 | -2.41% |
| Count | 427 | 441 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merryfield
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Merryfield surname identified as White, though there was a small decrease in this group from 95.55% in 2000 to 93.42% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, rising by 50.24% over the decade. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Merryfield in either census year. Smaller proportions identified as being of two or more ethnic identities, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with modest fluctuations in these groups across the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 93.42% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.17% | 50.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.13% | -3.42% |
| Black | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |