Merrill

Merrill is a proper noun used as a surname, a place name, and in corporate branding. As a surname, it originates in English-speaking regions and has spread to many countries through migration. It is also used for several towns and communities in the United States.

Merrill appears across various professional fields, including science, government, culture, and business.

Merrill Lynch was a prominent securities and investment banking firm formed in 1914 by Charles E. Merrill and Edmund C. Lynch. It grew into a leading global financial services company before being acquired by Bank of America in 2008–2009 and integrated into Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the brand used for its global markets operations.

There is a city named Merrill in Wisconsin, and the name is used for other places as well in the United States.