About Merrell
The surname Merrell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Maurice" or "Morris." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Maurice. The name Maurice itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." Over time, the surname Merrell has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Merrill or Meryl.
The surname Merrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merrell 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 Merrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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