Merryman

Merryman Meaning & Origin

About Merryman
The surname Merryman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "mery," meaning cheerful or merry, and the Old English word "mann," meaning man. Therefore, the surname Merryman is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cheerful or lively nature. It may have been given to individuals who were particularly jolly or had a happy disposition. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merryman: 3,843
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8572
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.3

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›rimΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merryman in Braille

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

The name Merryman in braille

How to sign the name Merryman using Sign Language

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

The name Merryman in sign language

Numerology