Explore the Family Name Myrtil
The meaning of Myrtil
West Indian (Haiti, Martinique, and Guadeloupe): from the French personal name Myrtil, Latin Myrtilus, from Greek Myrtilos, apparently derived from myrtos ‘myrtle’. In Greek mythology, the name was borne by a son of Hermes, an Olympian god.
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How common is the last name Myrtil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Myrtil has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Myrtil was ranked as the 75,695th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 237 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had risen to become the 51,066th most popular surname, with 408 individuals carrying this name, representing an increase of 32.54% in rank and 72.15% in count. The proportion of people with the Myrtil surname per 100,000 population also rose by 55.56%, from 0.09 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #51,066 | 32.54% |
| Count | 237 | 408 | 72.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myrtil
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Myrtil surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 80.17% to 93.87%. However, the representation of the surname within the population of two or more races decreased significantly from 16.03% to 1.96%. Meanwhile, the representation of the Myrtil surname within the Hispanic community saw a slight increase from 2.11% to 2.21%. In 2010, there was also a small representation (1.47%) within the Asian/Pacific Islander community, which was not present in 2000. The surname did not appear among those who identified as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.17% | 93.87% | 17.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.21% | 4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 16.03% | 1.96% | -87.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |