Merriam

Merriam Meaning & Origin

About Merriam
The surname Merriam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "merry," meaning "pleasant" or "joyful." It was often used as a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or happy disposition. Over time, the name Merriam became a surname and was passed down through generations, signifying a family with a history of positivity and happiness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Merriam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Merriam: 2,787
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,322
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merriam 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 Merriam is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›riΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merriam in Braille

Here's how to represent Merriam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Merriam in braille

How to sign the name Merriam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Merriam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Merriam in sign language

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