Explore the Family Name Merta
The meaning of Merta
Polish: from the female personal name Merta (see Marta). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Zdzislawa.
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How common is the last name Merta in the United States?
The surname Merta, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Merta was ranked 49,159th most popular surname with a count of 402 bearers. However, by 2010, it slid to the 52,169th position with a total of 398 people having this last name. This marks a change of -6.12 in rank and a -1.0 decrease in count. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Merta surname also shrunk by 13.33%, dropping from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #52,169 | -6.12% |
| Count | 402 | 398 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merta
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution for the surname Merta, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Merta surname diminished completely by 2010. Those who identified as two or more races also saw a decrease of 15.44%. The representation of the Merta surname among those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.95%, falling from 93.53% to 91.71%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanics bearing the Merta surname increased by 39.94%, bringing their percentage up to 4.52%. No individuals with the Merta surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 91.71% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.52% | 39.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.26% | -15.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |