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