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

Meric, 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 Meric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meric in America

Meric is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meric surname appeared 119 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 Meric.

The history of the last name Meric

The surname Meric has its origins in France, where it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "meric," meaning "boundary" or "border." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a border or boundary region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Meric can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England and parts of Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Meric" in this historic manuscript, indicating its existence during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 12th century, the name Meric was documented in various regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. These areas were known for their proximity to boundaries and borders, further reinforcing the name's potential connection to its original meaning.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Meric throughout history include:

1. Jean Meric (c. 1550-1622), a French Catholic priest and theologian who wrote extensively on the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
2. Pierre Meric (1624-1687), a French scholar and critic who authored works on literature and philosophy.
3. Élie Meric (1605-1645), a French Protestant minister and theologian who was influential during the Huguenot movement.
4. Jacques Meric (1603-1668), a French lawyer and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris.
5. Marie Meric (1743-1811), a French noblewoman and landowner who played a role in the French Revolution.

The surname Meric can also be found in various place names across France, such as Meric-sur-Loire and Meric-la-Ville, which may have contributed to the name's spread and evolution over time.

While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can be challenging to pinpoint with absolute certainty, the surname Meric appears to have a rich history rooted in the French language and culture, with its earliest known usage dating back to the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meric

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

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 Meric 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.

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

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