Merchen

Merchen Meaning & Origin

About Merchen
The surname Merchen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merche," meaning "merchant." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in trade or commerce. The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was engaged in mercantile activities. Over time, the surname Merchen became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with the merchant profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Merchen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Merchen: 346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merchen 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 Merchen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/merchen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRXN', 'MRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merchen in Braille

Here's how to represent Merchen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Merchen in braille

How to sign the name Merchen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Merchen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Merchen in sign language

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