Merlino (surname)

Merlino is a surname of Italian origin with several meanings. It may either be from the Arthurian personal name Merlino, borrowed from French Merlin, a diminutive of Merlo, which means 'blackbird', or a habitational name from Merlino, Lombardy.

Notable people with the surname include:


 * Chuckie Merlino (1939–2012), American mobster
 * Doug Merlino, American writer and journalist
 * Francesco Saverio Merlino (1856–1930), Italian lawyer, anarchist and theorist
 * Gabriel Merlino (born 1977), Argentine bandoneon player
 * Gene Merlino (born 1928), American singer and musician
 * James Merlino (born 1972), Australian politician
 * Joey Merlino (born 1962), American mobster
 * Joseph P. Merlino (1922–1998), American politician
 * Kristen Merlino, American art director
 * Lorenzo Merlino (born 1972), Brazilian fashion designer
 * Mauro Merlino (born 1969), Italian social and political activist
 * Maxine Merlino (1912–2013), American illustrator, muralist and arts educator
 * Nell Merlino, social entrepreneur and author