About Merricks
The surname Merricks is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Maurice," which itself comes from the Latin name "Mauritius," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The name Merricks is therefore believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark or swarthy skin. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Merricks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merricks 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 Merricks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merricks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merricks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.