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

Mervilus, 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 Mervilus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mervilus in America

Mervilus is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mervilus surname appeared 139 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 Mervilus.

The history of the last name Mervilus

The surname Mervilus originates from the Latin words "merx" meaning "merchandise" and "villa" meaning "estate" or "farm". It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France during the 11th century. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was Mervillus, which later evolved into Mervilus.

During the Middle Ages, the name Mervilus was commonly found in the records of landowners and merchants in the northern regions of France. It is thought to have been given to individuals who owned estates or farms that were used for trading merchandise or goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mervilus can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners and their properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Robertus Mervilus, who held estates in the county of Gloucestershire.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Jean de Mervilus was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX of France. He was known for his diplomatic skills and served as an envoy to various European kingdoms.

During the 14th century, a French monk named Frère Mervilus gained recognition for his illuminated manuscripts and intricate calligraphy. His work can be found in the collections of several monasteries and libraries across Europe.

In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer and navigator named Pedro Mervilus accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. He was among the crew members who survived the treacherous journey and returned to Spain in 1522.

Another notable figure with the surname Mervilus was a French artist named Étienne Mervilus, who lived during the 17th century. He was renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mervilus

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

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

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