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

Myrtil, 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 Myrtil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myrtil in America

Myrtil is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myrtil surname appeared 408 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 Myrtil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Myrtil 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 Myrtil

The surname Myrtil has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "myrtil," which means "myrtle." The myrtle plant was highly valued in ancient times and symbolized love, fertility, and peace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrtil can be found in the census records of the French village of Montpellier in 1587. The name appears to have been concentrated in the southern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Marseille and Toulouse.

During the 17th century, the name Myrtil gained prominence when it was mentioned in several literary works, including a collection of poems by the French writer Jean de La Fontaine. In his fables, La Fontaine depicted Myrtil as a character representing a young, carefree shepherd.

In the 18th century, the name Myrtil was associated with a renowned French botanist, Pierre-Joseph Myrtil (1712-1788), who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region. His extensive research on the myrtle plant and its medicinal properties brought further recognition to the surname.

Another notable figure bearing the name Myrtil was Jacques Myrtil (1823-1896), a French architect who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur and the Palais Garnier.

In the 20th century, the name Myrtil gained international recognition through the works of the French poet and novelist, René Myrtil (1900-1976). His poetic anthology, "Les Myrtils," published in 1938, explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

Over the centuries, the name Myrtil has also been associated with various place names in France, such as the village of Myrtil-sur-Mer in the Provence region and the Myrtil Valley in the Pyrenees Mountains.

While the surname Myrtil may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to literature, botany, and architecture have left an indelible mark on French cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myrtil

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

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

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