Explore the Family Name Meserole
The meaning of Meserole
Altered form of northern French Mesurolle or of its variant Meserolle, which is most likely a variant or an altered form of Mézerolles, a habitational name from Mézerolles, a place in Somme. The surnames Meserolle and Mézerolles are no longer found in France. History: The Meseroles trace their origin to Jean Mesurolle or Meserolle from Picardy, France, who arrived with his Flemish wife Je(a)nne Carten and a “sucking child” in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in 1663. He died in present-day Brooklyn in 1695.
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How common is the last name Meserole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meserole has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,997th most popular surname but fell to 50,196th in 2010, marking an 11.55% drop. The count of people with this surname also declined by 7.13%, from 449 in 2000 to 417 in 2010. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #50,196 | -11.55% |
| Count | 449 | 417 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meserole
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meserole, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, with more than 93% of the bearers identifying as such in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease of 0.49% over this period. Those reporting two or more ethnicities increased by 29.15%, from 2.23% to 2.88%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.34% in 2000, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 93.53% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.12% | 27.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.88% | 29.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |