About Merriken
The surname Merriken is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Merykyn," which itself is a diminutive form of the name Mary. The name Mary is of Hebrew origin and means "bitter" or "rebellious." Therefore, the surname Merriken can be interpreted as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Merykyn" or "descendant of Merykyn," ultimately tracing back to the name Mary.
The surname Merriken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merriken 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 Merriken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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