Explore the Family Name Mertes
The meaning of Mertes
North German and Dutch: variant of Mertens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mertes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mertes' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15954 in popularity and it fell to 16593 in 2010, marking a 4.01% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a modest increase from 1673 in 2000 to 1728 in 2010, an uptick of 3.29%. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a slight decline from 0.62 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,954 | #16,593 | -4.01% |
| Count | 1,673 | 1,728 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mertes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mertes', as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.85% in 2010, down slightly from 96.95% in 2000. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity more than doubled over the decade, rising from 1.14% to 2.37%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.14% to 1.56%. There was a small presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, which increased from 0.48% to 0.69%. There were no recorded instances of Black or Asian/Pacific Islander identities associated with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.85% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.37% | 107.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.56% | 36.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.69% | 43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |