About Mergel
The surname Mergel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mergel," meaning "marl" or "chalk." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place with chalky or marly soil. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with or traded in marl or chalk.
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The surname Mergel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mergel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mergel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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