MARKES
Markes
Markes is a British surname with historical origins rooted in Middle English and Old French. The etymology of the name can be traced back to the given name "Mark," derived from the Latin name "Marcus."
Individuals bearing the surname Markes can be found in various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond. The name may have been adopted as a hereditary surname by ancestors, indicating a connection to a person named Mark or a specific place associated with the name.
Throughout history, bearers of the surname Markes have been involved in diverse occupations and roles, contributing to the cultural and societal fabric of Britain. Variants of the surname, such as Marke and Marks, have also been documented in records over the centuries.
Today, the surname Markes continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to familial heritage and ancestry. It remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the island's diverse linguistic and historical influences.
There are approximately 58 people named Markes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Markes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Marke
- Maarek
- Maires
- Marcas
- Marck
- Marcke
- Marckey
- Marcks
- Marckus
- Marcos
- Marcus
- Marec
- Marek
- Mares
- Mark
- Markee
- Markew
- Markey
- Markie
- Markies
- Markis
- Markos
- Markowe
- Marks
- Marksey
- Markus
- Marque
- Marques
- Marquies
- Marqus
- Marres
- Marx
- Mawkes
- Mayres
- Merkis
- Merks
- Merkus
- Mirks
- Morke
- Morks
- Murks
- Marcey
- Marecki
- Marken
- Marker
- Markle
- Markt
- Marquis
- Mauk
- Meares
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.