About Merritte
The surname Merritte 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 Merritte likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Maurice. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Merritt, Merrett, and Merritts. Today, individuals with the surname Merritte can be found across the English-speaking world.
The surname Merritte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merritte 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 Merritte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merritte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.