Find out how popular the last name Mercardo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mercardo.

Mercardo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mercardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mercardo in America

Mercardo is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mercardo surname appeared 182 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mercardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mercardo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mercardo

The surname Mercardo is believed to have originated in Spain, derived from the Latin word "mercator," meaning "merchant" or "trader." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in commercial activities or the merchant class.

Records indicate that the Mercardo surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain. During this period, Spain was experiencing a cultural and economic renaissance, with trade and commerce flourishing across the Mediterranean.

One of the earliest documented references to the Mercardo name can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical manuscript detailing the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia following the Christian conquest in the 13th century. Several individuals with the surname Mercardo were listed as recipients of land grants, indicating their prominence as merchants or traders.

In the 14th century, the Mercardo family was well-established in the city of Barcelona, where they were involved in the lucrative textile trade. Notably, Juan Mercardo (1320-1387) was a renowned merchant and banker who played a significant role in financing the expansion of the Aragonese empire under King Pedro IV.

During the 15th century, the Mercardo surname spread beyond Spain to other parts of Europe, including Italy and Portugal, likely due to the flourishing trade routes and commercial networks of the time. One notable figure was Francisco Mercardo (1455-1521), a Portuguese navigator and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498.

In the 16th century, the Mercardo surname found its way to the Americas through Spanish colonization efforts. One of the earliest records is that of Diego Mercardo (1525-1590), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.

As the centuries passed, the Mercardo surname continued to be associated with various professions and backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and military figures. For instance, Antonio Mercardo (1640-1719) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works, while Juan Mercardo (1785-1854) was a celebrated Spanish general who fought in the Peninsular War against the French.

Throughout history, the Mercardo surname has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Mercado, Mercados, and Mercadó, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and association with trade and commerce have remained consistent, reflecting the family's historical roots and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mercardo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mercardo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mercardo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mercardo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mercardo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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