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Merritt

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɛɹ.ɪt/
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Meaning & History

From an English place name meaning "boundary gate".

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Given Name DescendantsMerritt, Merit(English)

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American sprinters, boundaries
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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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