Merlier is used as a family name or surname in France. It is 7 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Merlier
No. of characters: 7
Origin: France
Meaning: The name is common in the Pas-de-Calais and the Somme. It is attested in ancient French with the meaning of "Blackbird" (Godfrey), probable nickname for someone who sings or whistles like a blackbird. Alternatively a place name with the meaning of "clay pit" (variant Marlier, Marliere).

How popular is Merlier?

Merlier is common in France.

Merlier is ranked 165289 on our list.

Merlier is not so popular last name but still a prevalent surname concentrated mainly in France which may be its originating country too. Around 2217 people have been found who wears Merlier as their family name. Merlier have bearers in many countries around the world. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 1 - 10:
340,120 Canada4
18,718 Thailand2
50,640 Switzerland2
289,511 England1
7,292 Vietnam1
38,841 Scotland1
15,705 Cameroon1
151,601 Spain1
12,745 Luxembourg1
9,926 Ivory Coast1
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
619,004 United States17
Countries with hundreds of Merlier:
6,631 Belgium275
Countries with thousands of Merlier:
4,233 France1,910

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Merlier
Merlier means in old French Robin, nickname of a loving person sing or whistle.

Merlier Namesakes

  • Pieter Merlier, Soccer player

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