Merwin

Merwin Meaning & Origin

About Merwin
The surname Merwin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Mærwynn, which means "famous friend." It is a combination of the elements "mær," meaning "famous," and "wynn," meaning "friend." The name Merwin was likely originally given as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was well-known or popular among their friends and acquaintances. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merwin: 2,662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merwin in Braille

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

The name Merwin in braille

How to sign the name Merwin using Sign Language

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

The name Merwin in sign language

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