Mersman

Mersman Meaning & Origin

About Mersman
The surname Mersman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merschman," meaning "marshman" or "dweller near the marsh." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived or worked in or near a marshy area. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in activities such as fishing, farming, or hunting in marshlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mersman: 444
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,706
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M062505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mersman in Braille

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

The name Mersman in braille

How to sign the name Mersman using Sign Language

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

The name Mersman in sign language

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