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

Mercedez, 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 Mercedez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mercedez in America

Mercedez is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mercedez surname appeared 114 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 Mercedez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mercedez 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 Mercedez

The surname Mercedez originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "mercedes," which means "mercies" or "favors." The name likely has its roots in the religious context of the Catholic Church, where it may have been associated with the concept of divine mercy or favors from God.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mercedez can be found in the 16th century. In 1567, a document from the city of Seville mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo de Mercedez, who was a prominent landowner in the region. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the Spanish aristocracy by that time.

During the 17th century, the Mercedez family gained prominence in the city of Granada. Historical records show that in 1642, a certain Juan de Mercedez was appointed as the mayor of Granada, a position of considerable influence and power in that era.

In the 18th century, the surname Mercedez made its way across the Atlantic to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was María de Mercedez, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in Mexico City from 1739 to 1802. She is remembered for her contributions to the establishment of several hospitals and schools in the city.

The 19th century saw the spread of the surname Mercedez throughout Latin America. In Argentina, José de Mercedez (1821-1887) was a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Mercedez was Catalina de Mercedez (1856-1932), a poet and writer from Colombia. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and social justice, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of Colombian literature.

It is worth noting that while the surname Mercedez is primarily associated with Spanish and Latin American cultures, it has also been adopted by individuals from other backgrounds over the centuries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mercedez

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

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 Mercedez 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 Mercedez 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 Mercedez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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