About Merlock
The surname Merlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mærleac," meaning "fame" or "renown," combined with the suffix "-ock," which is a diminutive or endearing form. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Merlock can be interpreted as "little famous one" or "beloved famous one." It likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was well-known or renowned in their community.
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The surname Merlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merlock 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 Merlock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merlock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.