Merlin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Merlin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Merlin family

Profession Census Frequency
Egg Merchant 4
Scholar 4
Domestic Servant 2
Lace Maker 2
Governess 1
Dress Maker 1
Car Driver 1
Journey Man Cigar 1
Commercial Clerk 1
Fruiterer's Assistant 1
Housemaid 1
Professor Of Music 1
Domestic Servant Of 92 Acres Employing 1 Labourer 1
Farmers Daur 1
Farmers Son 1
Farmers Wife 1
Laundress 1

Merlin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Marlin 83% 3,197
2 Morlan 67% 310
3 Merlin 100% 292
4 Marlen 67% 245
5 Marlon 67% 225
6 Merilion 75% 106

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The surname Merlin is the 3rd most popular variant of Marlin.

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