About Merlin
The surname Merlin is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name Myrddin, which means "sea fortress" or "hill fortress." It is associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, a wise magician and advisor to King Arthur in Arthurian legends. The name Merlin is often associated with wisdom, magic, and mysticism.
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The surname Merlin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merlin 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 Merlin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merlin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.