Merina Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Merino surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Many Merina families will find their roots under Merino, the form most records use. At root, the name means “district steward”.

Merina and Merino

Merina is listed among the recognised spellings of Merino. The same family of names includes Merinero.

Research your Merina family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.