Meyrick — Family Name, Records and Arms

Search old registers for Meyrick and you will soon meet Myrick too. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “From Meurig (Maurice)”.

Meyrick coat of arms

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

Meyrick and Myrick

The extra “e” in Meyrick is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Merrick.

Want more than a summary? See the Meyrick family name pack.