As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A boundary, a limit; the boundary-lines between England, Scotland, and Wales, were called "The Marches." Lords Marches were noblemen who anciently inhabited, guarded, and secured these marches.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

MARCH. A town in Cambridgeshire. Le March is frequent in H.R.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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