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

Merwarth, 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 Merwarth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Merwarth in America

Merwarth is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Merwarth surname appeared 124 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 Merwarth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Merwarth 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 Merwarth

The surname Merwarth is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "mer" meaning "renowned" or "famous," and "warth" meaning "guardian" or "watchman."

The earliest recorded mention of the Merwarth name dates back to 1392, when a Johann Merwarth was listed as a resident of the town of Grimma, in present-day Saxony. Around the same time, a variant spelling, "Merworth," appeared in records from the neighboring region of Thuringia.

During the 16th century, the Merwarth name began to spread across Germany, with families settling in various towns and villages. One notable figure was Hans Merwarth, a respected merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Weimar from 1543 to 1612.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Merwarth family migrated to the Palatinate region of Germany, where they established themselves as prosperous farmers and vintners. A notable member of this lineage was Johann Friedrich Merwarth (1678-1744), who gained recognition for his innovative viticultural techniques.

The 18th century saw the Merwarth name appear in several historical records, including the birth of Johann Georg Merwarth (1723-1799), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Zwickau in Saxony.

As the 19th century dawned, the Merwarth family continued to spread across Germany and beyond. One notable figure was Carl Merwarth (1817-1892), a celebrated painter and art professor who taught at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin.

Throughout its long history, the Merwarth surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, military officers, and entrepreneurs. While not a particularly common name, it has left an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of German heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Merwarth

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

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

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