Merrow

Merrow Meaning & Origin

About Merrow
The surname Merrow is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "mere" meaning "lake" and "row" meaning "a row of houses," indicating that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a row of houses by a lake. Another possibility is that it is derived from the Old English word "merew" meaning "fame" or "renown," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was well-known or distinguished in some way. Overall, the surname Merrow likely originated as a locational or occupational name, describing either a person's residence or their notable qualities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Merrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Merrow: 1,457
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18804
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merrow 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 Merrow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', 'MRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merrow in Braille

Here's how to represent Merrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Merrow in braille

How to sign the name Merrow using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Merrow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Merrow in sign language

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