The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Gamel Mercer, which was dated 1168, in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, during the reign of King Henry 11, known as The Builder of Churches, 1154 - 1189.Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation.uring the Middle Ages the term was used particularly of someone who dealt in textile fabrics, especially the expensive and luxurious types of cloth such as silks, satins, and velvets. Job-descriptive surnames originally denoted the actual occupation of the namebearer, and later became hereditary.
Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among people who are old.Bones that commonly break include the back bones, the bones of the forearm, and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms.steoporosis is defined as a bone density of 2.5 standard deviations below that of a young adult. This is typically measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at the hip.
Osteoporosis is a bone condition characterized by decreased bone mass and the subsequent deterioration of bone tissue. Often called the silent disease, this progressive condition causes bones to become more porous, thin and brittle, thus more susceptible to fracture.en, women and in rare cases even children can develop osteoporosis; however, the condition is most prevalent in older adults. An estimated 44% of Americans over age 50 â some 44 million people â have been diagnosed with the condition or identified at increased risk for osteoporosis due to low bone mass.