Merwin Surname
Approximately 3,846 people bear this surname
Merwin Surname User-submission:
The surname Merwin originates from the Welsh. Merwin translates to 'sea friend'.
Merwin Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,533 | 1:102,592 | 11,326 |
| Canada | 150 | 1:245,637 | 23,369 |
| India | 71 | 1:10,803,738 | 202,948 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14 | 1:654,448 | 24,061 |
| Singapore | 13 | 1:423,669 | 18,211 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 8 | 1:13,797 | 1,930 |
| Australia | 8 | 1:3,374,463 | 124,818 |
| Ecuador | 7 | 1:2,272,264 | 23,377 |
| Poland | 6 | 1:6,334,792 | 156,558 |
| Panama | 4 | 1:978,064 | 12,245 |
| Israel | 4 | 1:2,139,408 | 95,907 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1:59,047,586 | 507,603 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1:8,443,588 | 136,641 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| China | 2 | 1:683,660,783 | 30,601 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Barbados | 1 | 1:287,448 | 2,772 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1:20,808,560 | 18,521 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Guam | 1 | 1:160,121 | 4,893 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,054 | 1:47,646 | 5,452 |
Merwin (6,163) may also be a first name.
Merwin Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Merwin originates from the Welsh. Merwin translates to 'sea friend'.
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Average Merwin Salary in
United States
$45,858 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Merwin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Merwin Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Merwin (Arabic: مروين, Marathi: मेरिवन) is borne by more people in The United States than any other country/territory. It may occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Merwin? popularity and diffusion
The last name Merwin is the 119,494th most widely held family name throughout the world, held by approximately 1 in 1,894,838 people. The last name Merwin is predominantly found in The Americas, where 96 percent of Merwin reside; 95 percent reside in North America and 95 percent reside in Anglo-North America. Merwin is also the 84,217th most commonly occurring forename in the world, held by 6,163 people.
It is most commonly used in The United States, where it is held by 3,533 people, or 1 in 102,592. In The United States Merwin is most prevalent in: New York, where 11 percent live, California, where 9 percent live and Texas, where 6 percent live. Other than The United States Merwin is found in 31 countries. It is also common in Canada, where 4 percent live and India, where 2 percent live.
Merwin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Merwin has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people who held the Merwin surname expanded 335 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Merwin Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Merwin are 9.98% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than the national average, with 56.75% being registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Merwin earn in different countries varies marginally. In United States they earn 6.28% more than the national average, earning $45,858 USD per year and in Canada they earn 10.99% more than the national average, earning $55,143 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merwine | 92 | 159 | / |
| Mehrwin | 92 | 14 | / |
| Merwein | 92 | 1 | / |
| Merrwin | 92 | 1 | / |
| Mearwin | 92 | 1 | / |
| Meerwein | 86 | 70 | / |
| Mehrwein | 86 | 20 | / |
| Marwin | 83 | 498 | / |
| Merwyn | 83 | 39 | / |
| Morwin | 83 | 16 | / |
| Merbin | 83 | 11 | / |
| Meruin | 83 | 4 | / |
| Mirwin | 83 | 3 | / |
| Meerwn | 83 | 1 | / |
| Mrewin | 83 | 1 | / |
| Merwne | 83 | 1 | / |
| Merwim | 83 | 1 | / |
| Merwen | 83 | 0 | / |
| Meerwinck | 80 | 6 | / |
| Marwien | 77 | 114 | / |
| Hmeerwn | 77 | 2 | / |
| Marwn | 73 | 279 | / |
| Marwen | 67 | 258 | / |
| Maruin | 67 | 17 | / |
| Marwén | 67 | 4 | / |
| Meruim | 67 | 3 | / |
| Merben | 67 | 2 | / |
| Meruen | 67 | 1 | / |
| Mihrbin | 62 | 255 | / |
| Merhben | 62 | 13 | / |
| Merouen | 62 | 1 | / |
| Mitruhin | 57 | 12 | / |
| Meerueng | 57 | 2 | / |
| Maruen | 50 | 159 | / |
| Myrben | 50 | 19 | / |
| Mirben | 50 | 1 | / |
| Marvnn | 50 | 1 | / |
Merwin Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Merwin in the Marathi language | ||
| मेरिवन | merivana | 50 |
| मेरवीन | meravina | 50 |
| Merwin in the Arabic language | ||
| مروين | mrwyn | - |
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Footnotes
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