Explore the Family Name Mersky
The meaning of Mersky
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mersky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mersky decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mersky was ranked 99,725 in popularity and had a count of 168 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 109,758 and the count dropped to 161, reflecting a decrease of 10.06% and 4.17% respectively. The proportion of people with the Mersky surname per 100,000 also fell by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #109,758 | -10.06% |
| Count | 168 | 161 | -4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mersky
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was very little change over the same period. In both 2000 and 2010, no Mersky individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The overwhelming majority of Merskys identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly from 98.21% in 2000 to 97.52% in 2010, marking a small change of -0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.52% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |