About Merli
The surname Merli is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Merlo, meaning "blackbird" in Italian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Merlo. The blackbird is known for its melodious song, and the surname Merli may have been given to individuals who had a similar talent for singing or had other associations with the bird. Today, the surname Merli is found predominantly in Italy and is relatively rare.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merli 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 Merli is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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