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

Mermelstein, 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 Mermelstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mermelstein in America

Mermelstein is the 23084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mermelstein surname appeared 1,107 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 Mermelstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mermelstein 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 Mermelstein

The surname MERMELSTEIN is of German or Jewish origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German word "mermel," meaning marble, combined with the suffix "-stein," meaning stone. This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with marble or lived near a marble quarry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MERMELSTEIN can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, in the late 15th century. A merchant named Hans Mermelstein is mentioned in documents from 1487, suggesting the name was already established in the region.

In the 16th century, the name MERMELSTEIN appeared in various records across central Europe, particularly in areas with significant German-speaking populations. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Mermelstein, a scholar and theologian born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1527, and Margaretha Mermelstein, a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement in Saxony, born in 1549.

As the centuries progressed, the MERMELSTEIN name spread across Europe and beyond, with various spellings and variations emerging. In the 18th century, a prominent MERMELSTEIN family established itself in the city of Prague, with several members serving as respected rabbis and scholars in the Jewish community.

One of the most notable figures in MERMELSTEIN history is Moses Mermelstein, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Poland in the early 19th century. Born in 1806, he was widely respected for his contributions to Jewish thought and his commentary on the Talmud.

Another significant individual was Ida Mermelstein, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate born in Vienna, Austria, in 1858. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and opportunities for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The MERMELSTEIN name has also been associated with various places and geographical features, such as the town of Mermelstein in Bavaria, Germany, and the Mermelstein River in the Czech Republic. These place names likely originated from individuals or families bearing the surname, reflecting their historical presence in those regions.

Throughout its long history, the surname MERMELSTEIN has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy. While its origins may be rooted in the German and Jewish communities of Central Europe, the MERMELSTEIN name has left an indelible mark on various cultures and societies around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mermelstein

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

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

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