About Merlau
The surname Merlau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merle," meaning "blackbird." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place associated with blackbirds, such as a blackbird habitat or a place named after the bird. The name Merlau signifies an ancestral connection to nature and birds, reflecting the importance of the natural environment in German culture.
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The surname Merlau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merlau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Merlau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merlau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.