Merkin

Merkin Meaning & Origin

About Merkin
The surname Merkin is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "myrcene," meaning "boundary," suggesting that the name was given to someone who lived near a boundary or border. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old English personal name "Mearc," meaning "boundary" or "mark," and the suffix "-kin," indicating "son of," thus denoting "son of Mearc." Additionally, it could have been a nickname for someone who was cunning or sly, as "merkin" is also a term used to describe a pubic wig. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merkin: 406
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merkin in Braille

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

The name Merkin in braille

How to sign the name Merkin using Sign Language

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

The name Merkin in sign language

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