Mercer Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

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Family name meaning

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Mercer is usually a form of Mercier. The name is generally explained as “Merchant, mercer”.

Mercer and Mercier

Mercer is listed among the recognised spellings of Mercier. Related forms: Lemercier and Merciers.

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