Namesakes
Ismail Merchant
(m) 1936-2005 
Notable Filmmakers
Natalie Merchant
(f) 1963-
Notable Musicians
Vivien Merchant
(f) 1929-1982
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Jimmy Merchant
(m) 1940-
Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers 1993 The Teenagers