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The surname Merlin was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held lands.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Merlin research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1446, 1455, 1484, 1487, 1492 and 1503 are included under the topic Early Merlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Merlin, Merling and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Merlin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Merlin is the 16,824th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Merlin is ranked the 359th most popular surname with an estimated 11,427 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: