TheNameDBMercier
OccupationalMeaning
A merchant or trader, from Old French 'mercier'.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'mercier' meaning merchant or trader, from 'merce' (merchandise). The surname originated as an occupational designation for merchants and traders.
About the Mercier Surname
An occupational surname denoting a merchant or trader, particularly one who dealt in textiles or other goods. It appears in French records from the medieval period onward.
Distribution
Found throughout France, with notable concentrations in commercial centers and northern regions.