Explore the Family Name Merullo
The meaning of Merullo
Italian (southern): 1. from a feminine diminutive of Mero. 2. either from Calabrian merullu ‘marrow’, ‘brains’ or directly from Latin merulla. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Pasquale, Domenic, Santo.
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How common is the last name Merullo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Merullo has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936th, but it moved up to the 64,891st position in 2010, indicating a rank change of 4.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 271 to 306 during this period, reflecting a rise of 12.92%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #64,891 | 4.48% |
| Count | 271 | 306 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merullo
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Merullo surname identify as White, although there was a decrease of 2.18% from 98.89% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either year. It's noteworthy that the Hispanic representation within this group, while still relatively small, did emerge in 2010 at 1.63%, whereas it was nonexistent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.89% | 96.73% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |