About Merkel
The surname Merkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merkele," meaning "little hammer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a blacksmith or someone who worked with hammers. The name Merkel has variations in spelling across different regions and has been recorded in various forms throughout history. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Germany and can be found in other parts of the world due to migration and emigration.
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The surname Merkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merkel 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 Merkel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.