Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɛɹ.əl/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of various places in England, derived from Old English myrige "pleasant" and hyll "hill". Related NamesDetails Rootsmyrige + hyllGiven Name DescendantMerrill(English) Same SpellingMerrill 1 Categories hills, landforms, virtues