About Merritts
The surname Merritts 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 Merritts is a patronymic form, indicating "son of Maurice." It was likely used to identify individuals who were descendants of someone named Maurice. Over time, the surname Merritts has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merritts 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 Merritts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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