Merdian

Merdian Meaning & Origin

About Merdian
The surname Merdian is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merde" meaning "boundary" or "border." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or border. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Merdian.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merdian: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/merdian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merdian in Braille

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

The name Merdian in braille

How to sign the name Merdian using Sign Language

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

The name Merdian in sign language

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