Merino

Merino Meaning & Origin

About Merino
The surname Merino is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "merino," which refers to a type of fine wool produced by a breed of sheep called Merino. The name was likely given to people who worked with or owned these sheep, such as shepherds or wool merchants. As a surname, Merino may also have been used to denote someone who had qualities associated with the Merino sheep, such as being soft, gentle, or valuable. Today, the surname Merino is found in various Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with a heritage connected to the wool industry.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merino: 11,684
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.96

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IY1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™rˈinoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merino in Braille

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

The name Merino in braille

How to sign the name Merino using Sign Language

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

The name Merino in sign language

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