About Merrilees
The surname Merrilees is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mǣrwine," meaning "famous friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Merrilees. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Merriles, Merrills, or Merrells.
The surname Merrilees is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merrilees 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 Merrilees in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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