About Merla
The surname Merla is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "merlo," which means "blackbird" in Italian. It is a topographic or occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near an area where blackbirds were abundant or who worked as a bird catcher or bird seller. The name Merla may also have been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
The surname Merla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merla 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 Merla is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.