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

Mercieca, 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 Mercieca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mercieca in America

Mercieca is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mercieca surname appeared 146 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 Mercieca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mercieca 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 Mercieca

The surname Mercieca originated in Malta, an archipelago located in the central Mediterranean Sea. The name has its roots in the Maltese language and is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century.

The name Mercieca is derived from the Maltese word "merċa," which means "meadow" or "pasture land." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived or worked in open fields or meadows, possibly as farmers or herdsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mercieca can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Mdina, the former capital city of Malta. These records, dating back to the 16th century, mention individuals bearing the Mercieca surname, indicating its presence on the islands during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Mercieca name has been associated with various notable individuals from Malta. One such figure was Ġan Franġisk Mercieca (1580-1645), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who contributed significantly to the artistic heritage of the Maltese islands. His intricate woodcarvings can still be admired in several churches and chapels across Malta.

Another prominent Mercieca was Vincenzo Mercieca (1760-1836), a Maltese lawyer and politician who played an influential role in the governance of Malta during the early 19th century. He served as a member of the Maltese National Assembly and actively advocated for the preservation of Malta's autonomy under British rule.

In the realm of literature, Guze Muscat Mercieca (1866-1935) was a prominent Maltese writer and poet who celebrated the Maltese language and culture through his works. His poetry collection, "L-Għanja tal-Malti" (The Song of the Maltese), is considered a seminal work in Maltese literature.

The Mercieca name has also been linked to religious figures, such as Ġużeppi Mercieca (1875-1947), a Maltese priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Maltese linguistics and folklore.

Lastly, the surname Mercieca has been associated with several place names in Malta, such as "Wied Merċieca" (Mercieca Valley) and "Ħal Merċieca" (Mercieca Village), further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the Maltese archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mercieca

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

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

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