Mersh

Mersh is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Middle English word "mersh" which means a marsh or a boggy area. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or worked in such wetland areas.

The surname Mersh can be traced back to medieval times, with records of individuals bearing the name found in various historical documents. Over the centuries, the name has evolved and diversified, giving rise to different branches of the Mersh family.

Today, individuals with the surname Mersh can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to the British Isles.

Variants of the Mersh surname may exist as a result of anglicisation, regional dialects, or other factors. The study of genealogy and etymology can shed further light on the origins and spread of the Mersh name throughout history.

There are approximately 306 people named Mersh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Mersh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • David
  • George
  • James
  • Jim
  • John
  • Keith
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robin
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • Vincent

Female

  • Amy
  • Barbara
  • Elsie
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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