MAREK
Marek
Marek is a surname of Polish origin, particularly common in the United Kingdom among those of Polish descent. The surname is derived from the given name Marek, a variant of the name Mark, which has Latin origins meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars", the Roman god of war.
Distribution and Migration
The surname Marek is predominantly found in Poland and neighbouring countries, but due to historical migrations and diaspora, it has also spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom. Many individuals bearing the surname Marek have settled in the UK, particularly during and after World War II when many Polish people sought refuge in Britain.
Notable Individuals
1. Jan Marek (1924–2005)
A Polish-British author and journalist known for his works on Polish history and culture, Jan Marek was a prominent figure in the Polish community in the UK.
2. Ewa Marek (b. 1980)
A British artist of Polish descent, Ewa Marek is known for her innovative use of mixed media and her exploration of themes related to identity and migration.
Cultural Significance
The surname Marek serves as a reminder of the rich Polish heritage present in the United Kingdom and the contributions of Polish immigrants to British society. It represents a link to the cultural, linguistic, and historical legacy of Poland among those who bear the name.
There are approximately 428 people named Marek in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Marek.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Andrzej
- David
- Krzysztof
- Marcin
- Michal
- Pavel
- Piotr
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Beata
- Carole
- Jan
- Joanna
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Monika
- Patrycja
Similar and related surnames
- Maarek
- Maragh
- Marc
- Marcey
- Marck
- Marcke
- Marcki
- Marcks
- Marco
- Mare
- Marec
- Marecki
- Maree
- Mares
- Mark
- Marka
- Markay
- Marke
- Markee
- Markes
- Markew
- Markey
- Marki
- Markie
- Markl
- Marko
- Markos
- Markou
- Markow
- Marks
- Markt
- Marku
- Marky
- Marque
- Marques
- Marquie
- Marx
- Marze
- Mauk
- Mawkes
- Merck
- Merk
- Merki
- Merks
- Merrick
- Meyrick
- Mirk
- Mirks
- Morck
- Morek
- Mork
- Morke
- Morks
- Murk
- Murks
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.