About Mercedes
The surname Mercedes is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "merced," meaning "mercy" or "grace." It is believed to have originated as a given name in reference to the Virgin Mary, specifically to the title "Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes" (Our Lady of Mercy). Over time, the name Mercedes became a surname and is often associated with individuals who are compassionate, kind, and merciful.
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The surname Mercedes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mercedes 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 Mercedes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mercedes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mercedes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.