Explore the Family Name Mers
The meaning of Mers
1. Dutch: variant of Meers 2, or of Mars 6. 2. North German: variant of Meers 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mers" has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Mers" ranked 54,385th in popularity and increased to 55,121st place by 2010, a decrease of 1.35%. Meanwhile, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 355 to 373, showing a growth of 5.07%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained at 0.13 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,121 | -1.35% |
| Count | 355 | 373 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mers
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Mers". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black or two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black rose from 1.41% to 3.75%, a 165.96% change. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races grew from 1.69% to 2.68%. A new appearance in 2010 was the Hispanic category, representing 3.22% of individuals. There was a notable decline in individuals who identify as White, from 94.37% to 89.28%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a drop to zero, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 89.28% | -5.39% |
| Black | 1.41% | 3.75% | 165.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.68% | 58.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |