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
School 5
None 3
Private Means 2
Farmer 2
General Servant (domestic) 1
Music Hall Artiste 1
Coach Painter 1
Gab Driver 1
Heshing Machine Nter 1
Labourer Copper Works 1
Law Clerk, Cashier Book Keeper 1
Thop Keeper 1
Barrister At Law 1
Clock Case Manufacturer 1
Catinet Maker 1
Milliner 1
Fancy Emporium 1
Shoe Hand 1
Domestic Servant Ladys Maid 1
Comertrice Traveler Poultry Foodon 1
Poubtry 1
Seaman 1
Ship Carpenter 1
Congregational Minister 1
Soldier 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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