The surname is probably derived from the Irish adjective "meirtneach" meaning "dispirited." The name would have likely arisen from a nickname.
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Early Origins of the Merna family
The surname Merna was first found in County Wexford and neighboring areas in Counties Carlow and Wicklow. Bearers of the name are closely associated with the Kavanaghs, and it is very likely that the Merna family are a branch of the MacMurrough Kavanagh Sept.
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Early History of the Merna family
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Merna Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Mernagh, Merna, Merenagh and others.
Early Notables of the Merna family
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Merna migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Merna Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mary Merna and her family settled in New York City in 1849
William Merna, who settled in New York City in 1867
Charles Merna, who settled in New York City in 1881
Contemporary Notables of the name Merna (post 1700)
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Merna Fremstad, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2008 1
Merna migration to the United States 
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