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

Myrthil, 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 Myrthil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myrthil in America

Myrthil is the 46138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myrthil surname appeared 462 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 Myrthil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Myrthil 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 Myrthil

The surname MYRTHIL has its origins in the ancient region of Brittany, located in the northwest of modern-day France. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th century during the reign of the Dukes of Brittany. The name is derived from the Old Breton words "myrth" meaning mirth or joy, and "hil" meaning progeny or lineage, suggesting it may have initially referred to a jovial or light-hearted family.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MYRTHIL name can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, dating back to the late 11th century. This document contains various land transactions and legal agreements involving individuals bearing the MYRTHIL surname.

In the 13th century, the MYRTHIL name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, with records of a Jean MYRTHIL, a merchant from the town of Nantes, who traded goods along the Loire River. Another notable figure from this period was Renaud MYRTHIL, a renowned troubadour and poet from the city of Rennes, who composed several lyrical works celebrating the beauty of Brittany.

During the 15th century, the MYRTHIL name gained prominence in the region of Poitou, located in western France. Pierre MYRTHIL, a military commander, is recorded as having led troops in the defense of the city of Poitiers during the Hundred Years' War against the English. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition from the French king at the time.

In the 16th century, the MYRTHIL family established roots in the coastal town of Saint-Malo, where they became prominent merchants and ship owners. One notable member was Étienne MYRTHIL (1532-1601), a successful trader who sailed to the Americas and established trading routes with the French colonies in the Caribbean.

As the MYRTHIL name spread across France and into neighboring regions, it adopted various spelling variations, such as MYRTHILLE, MYRTILLE, and MYRTIL, reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences. Examples of notable figures bearing these variations include Marie MYRTILLE (1675-1742), a renowned seamstress and embroiderer from Paris, and Jacques MYRTIL (1789-1856), a prominent lawyer and politician from the city of Marseille.

While the MYRTHIL surname has its roots in the ancient region of Brittany, it has since become a name found throughout France and beyond, with descendants spreading to other parts of Europe and even the Americas. Its history reflects the rich cultural tapestry of France, encompassing merchants, artists, soldiers, and professionals who have contributed to the nation's heritage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myrthil

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

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

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