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

Merejo, 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 Merejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Merejo in America

Merejo is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Merejo surname appeared 222 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 Merejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Merejo 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 Merejo

The surname MEREJO originates from Spain, with its roots traceable back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the Andalusia region, specifically in the city of Seville. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "merejo," meaning a thin or slender person, suggesting that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for an individual with a slender build.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MEREJO surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, dated around 1492. This document references a certain Juan MEREJO, who was a landowner and farmer in the outskirts of the city. Another historical reference is found in a legal document from 1517, where a María MEREJO is mentioned as a witness in a property dispute.

In the 17th century, the MEREJO surname appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, which documented the trials and persecutions of individuals accused of heresy or religious dissent. A notable figure from this period was Diego MEREJO, who was born in 1632 and faced trial by the Inquisition in 1658 for his alleged involvement in the practice of Judaism. Although the outcome of his trial is unknown, his name has been preserved in these historical records.

During the 18th century, the MEREJO surname spread beyond the borders of Spain as a result of Spanish colonization and exploration. One prominent individual from this era was Tomás MEREJO, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who was born in 1725 in Cádiz. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with mapping and charting various coastal regions in what is now Mexico and Central America.

In the 19th century, the MEREJO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Juana MEREJO in 1842. She was a renowned painter and artist from Seville, known for her vibrant depictions of Andalusian landscapes and traditional folk scenes. Her works were exhibited in prestigious art galleries across Spain and Europe, and several of her paintings are now part of the permanent collections in renowned museums.

Another notable figure from this period was Miguel MEREJO, born in 1867 in Valencia. He was a prominent lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in advocating for workers' rights and social reforms during the late 19th century. His efforts contributed to the establishment of labor unions and the improvement of working conditions for factory workers in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Merejo

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

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

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