About Mearns
The surname Mearns is of Scottish origin and is derived from the region of Mearns, which is now known as Kincardineshire. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from this particular area. The name Mearns is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mearn," meaning "boundary" or "limit," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a boundary or border. Over time, individuals with the surname Mearns spread to different parts of Scotland and beyond, leading to its presence in various regions today.
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The surname Mearns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mearns based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mearns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mearns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mearns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.