Meritt

Meritt Meaning & Origin

About Meritt
The surname Meritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "merite," meaning "merit" or "worthiness." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered deserving or worthy of praise or reward. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed exceptional qualities or achievements, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was thought to lack merit. Over time, the surname Meritt became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meritt: 816
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛrɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meritt in Braille

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

The name Meritt in braille

How to sign the name Meritt using Sign Language

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

The name Meritt in sign language

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