Merlan

Merlan Meaning & Origin

About Merlan
The surname Merlan is of French origin and is derived from the word "merle," which means "blackbird" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name Merlan may have been given to individuals who exhibited characteristics associated with the blackbird, such as being agile or having a melodious voice. Over time, the surname Merlan has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merlan: 379
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,418
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/merlan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merlan in Braille

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

The name Merlan in braille

How to sign the name Merlan using Sign Language

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

The name Merlan in sign language

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