Mer Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Mer

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Origins Available: Dutch, French

Where did the French Mer family come from? What is the French coat of arms/family crest? When did the Mer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The Mer surname comes from the Old French word "marre," meaning "a ram."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marre, Marres, Mar, La Marre, La Mare, La Marres, La Mares, La Mar, Maur, Maure, Maures, Maurre, Maurres, More, Mores, Morre, Mars, Maurs, Moure, Mourre, Merre, Mer, Mere and many more.

First found in Burgundy, where this important family held a family seat since ancient times.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alice Mare, aged 22; who settled in Barbados in 1635; Andrew Mare, who settled in Virginia in 1663; John Mare, who settled in Virginia in 1651; Mary Mare, who settled in Virginia in 1663.

For more information on the last name Mer, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Mer family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Mer coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Mer genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Mer Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Mer.

Apparel

Apparel with the family crest for the name Mer.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Mer.

Ceramics

Ceramics with a Mer coat of arms.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Mer.

Downloads

Downloads for the Mer family crest.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Mer.

Family Tree

Family Tree featuring the family crest for the surname Mer.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques proudly displaying the Mer family crest.

Keychains

Keychains proudly displaying the Mer family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads proudly displaying the Mer coat of arms.

New Products

New Products proudly displaying the Mer family crest.

Packages

Packages for the Mer family crest.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames with the coat of arms for the name Mer.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Mer.

Symbolism

Symbolism emphasing the Mer family crest.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs proudly displaying the Mer family crest.

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The Mer Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Mer Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.