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

Merilus, 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 Merilus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Merilus in America

Merilus is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Merilus surname appeared 172 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 Merilus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Merilus 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 Merilus

The surname MERILUS has its origins in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "merle," which means "blackbird." It may have been a nickname given to someone with dark hair or complexion, or possibly a reference to a particular location or land feature associated with the bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MERILUS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Merlus" in the county of Oxfordshire, England. This suggests that the name had already been introduced to Britain by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Merle" and "Merlin," were relatively common in parts of France and England. In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Merlin was a prominent landowner in Wiltshire, England.

In the 14th century, the name MERILUS appeared in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, where it was spelled as "Merlyus." Around this time, a man named John Merilus was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

Over the centuries, the name MERILUS has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Philippe Merilus (1515-1589) was a renowned French scholar and philosopher. In the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Merilus (1632-1703) was a French painter known for his religious works.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition with the birth of Jacques Merilus (1746-1820), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. Another notable figure was the English poet and novelist Anne Merilus (1789-1859), whose works explored themes of love and nature.

In the 19th century, the name MERILUS appeared in various regions, including the United States. One prominent figure was John Merilus (1812-1887), an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname MERILUS has been associated with various professions and social classes, from scholars and artists to military personnel and businessmen. While its origins can be traced back to Normandy, the name has spread across different countries and cultures, reflecting the diverse journeys and experiences of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Merilus

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

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

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