Meriton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Meriton familyThe surname Meriton was first found in Durham where one of the first on record was Simon de Mereton in 1242. Alternatively, the name could have originated in Warwickshire at Meriden (Mereden), a parish that was anciently called Alspath, and formed part of the possessions of the Countess Godiva in 1043, and in the 12th year of the reign Edward II was the property of John de Segrave. Today, the parish is in the West Midlands and is the traditional center of England. Meriden literally means "pleasant valley" from the Old English "myre" + "denu." 1 The village of Kirk Merrington is also located in Durham and dates back to c. 1085 when it was first listed as Maerintun. By 1331, it was listed as Kyrke Merington. 1 Early History of the Meriton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meriton research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Meriton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Meriton Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Meriton, Merrington, Mirrington, Marrington, Morrington, Merriton, Miriton and many more. Early Notables of the Meriton familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Meriton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Meriton Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Meriton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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