Merithew

Merithew Meaning & Origin

About Merithew
The surname Merithew is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Mǣrthēow," which means "famous servant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Mǣrthēow. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Merithew. The name suggests a connection to a person of notable service or someone who was well-known for their loyalty and dedication.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merithew: 365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IH1 TH Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/mərˈɪθju/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR0', 'MRTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merithew in Braille

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

The name Merithew in braille

How to sign the name Merithew using Sign Language

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

The name Merithew in sign language

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