A proper noun, typically a surname of English origin. Can also refer to places named Merritt.
From Middle English, derived from 'merit' meaning deserving reward or praise. Originally a surname given to someone of notable worth or achievement.
While Merritt looks like it should be related to 'merit,' it's actually a variant spelling that became fossilized as a surname! Many bearers of this name can trace their lineage to medieval England where having 'merit' as a descriptor was quite literally a mark of social standing.
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