Merhige

Merhige Meaning & Origin

About Merhige
The surname Merhige is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merch," meaning "merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in trade or commerce. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who owned or operated a shop or engaged in business activities. Over time, the surname Merhige has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merhige: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 HH IY1 JH
🌐 IPA
/mərˈhiʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRJ', 'MRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merhige in Braille

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

The name Merhige in braille

How to sign the name Merhige using Sign Language

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

The name Merhige in sign language

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