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

Mero, 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 Mero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mero in America

Mero is the 16437th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mero surname appeared 1,750 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mero 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 Mero

The surname MERO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is likely derived from the Latin word "merus," meaning pure or unmixed. This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who produced or traded in high-quality wines or other products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MERO can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 14th century. A merchant named Giovanni MERO is mentioned in a document from 1367, suggesting that the family may have been involved in trade and commerce during that era.

In the 15th century, the MERO name appeared in the records of the city of Genoa, where a noble family by that name held significant influence and wealth. One notable member was Luca MERO (1428-1497), a wealthy banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the MERO name gained further prominence in the arts and sciences. Francesco MERO (1556-1619) was a renowned painter and architect from Milan, known for his frescoes adorning many churches and palaces across northern Italy.

As the MERO family expanded and migrated to other parts of Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as MERI, MERY, and MEREAU. One particularly notable figure was Jean-Baptiste MEREAU (1768-1835), a French composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of early Romantic music.

In the 19th century, the MERO name crossed the Atlantic, with several families settling in the Americas. One of the earliest arrivals was Antonio MERO (1812-1889), an Italian immigrant who established a successful winery in California during the Gold Rush era.

Throughout history, the MERO surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, nobles, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, its legacy has spread across continents and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mero

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

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

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