About Merel
The surname Merel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Merel, which means "blackbird" in Dutch. It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place where blackbirds were abundant or to someone who worked as a bird catcher or bird seller. The name Merel is also found in other European countries, such as Belgium and Germany, with similar meanings and origins.
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The surname Merel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merel 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 Merel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.