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

Mervis, 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 Mervis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mervis in America

Mervis is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mervis surname appeared 373 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 Mervis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mervis 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 Mervis

The surname Mervis originates from England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mervius," which means "marvelous" or "wondrous." The name was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered remarkable or exceptional in some way.

In the early records, the name was often spelled differently, such as "Mervys," "Merveis," or "Merveys." One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Mervys" in the county of Gloucestershire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mervis was Sir John Mervis, a knight who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent landowner in the county of Wiltshire and is mentioned in several historical documents from that time.

During the 14th century, the name Mervis was associated with the village of Mervish in Derbyshire. The village's name was derived from the same Old English root as the surname, and it is likely that some early Mervis families originated from this area.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Thomas Mervis was born in the city of York. He was a successful merchant and served as a alderman in the city's government.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Mervis, who lived in the late 16th century. He was a renowned military commander and played a significant role in the English campaigns against the Spanish Armada.

During the 17th century, the Mervis family established themselves in the county of Somerset. One member, Richard Mervis, was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the area.

In the 18th century, a famous poet named John Mervis gained recognition for his lyrical works, which explored themes of nature and the English countryside.

Throughout history, the surname Mervis has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Mervis Manor in Gloucestershire, Mervis Hill in Derbyshire, and Mervis Village in Somerset.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mervis

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

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

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