Explore the Family Name Myrtle
The meaning of Myrtle
English: topographic name for someone who lived where the shrub myrtle grew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Myrtle in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Myrtle experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Myrtle ranked 50,903 in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had slipped to rank 54,637. This represented a 7.34% decrease over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased slightly from 385 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, representing a drop of 2.08%. The proportion per 100k also saw a small reduction, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #54,637 | -7.34% |
| Count | 385 | 377 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myrtle
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the diverse ethnic identities associated with the surname Myrtle. From 2000 to 2010, there was no record of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, noticeable changes were seen among other ethnicities. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, rising from 1.3% to 2.39%. The White community, which held the majority of Myrtles, saw a slight decrease from 90.65% to 87%. Meanwhile, there was a rise among Hispanic and Black communities, growing from 1.82% to 2.65% and from 5.71% to 6.9% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.65% | 87% | -4.03% |
| Black | 5.71% | 6.9% | 20.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.65% | 45.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.39% | 83.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |