MARKLE
Markle
Markle is a surname of British origin. It is an anglicised form of the Dutch surname "Merckel" or "Markel". The name is believed to have been brought to England during the medieval period through Dutch or Flemish migrants.
The Markle surname is not as common in Britain as in some other parts of the world. One of the most well-known bearers of the surname is Meghan Markle, now Duchess of Sussex, who gained international fame through her acting career before marrying Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Individuals with the surname Markle can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas such as London and the South East, where a higher proportion of people with Dutch or Flemish ancestry reside.
The meaning and origin of the surname "Markle" reflect the personal or place name "Mark" or "Markel", which may point to various features, such as a boundary mark or a variation of a given name like Mark. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved due to changes in pronunciation, migration patterns, or other influences.
Today, the surname Markle remains a part of the rich tapestry of British family names, reflecting the country's historical connections with various cultures and regions across the world.
There are approximately 15 people named Markle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Markle.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- Douglas
Female
- Amy
- Emma
Similar and related surnames
- Marcal
- Maracle
- Marble
- Marcall
- Markl
- Marcell
- Marcelle
- Marcille
- Marcol
- Markall
- Markalow
- Markee
- Markel
- Markell
- Markil
- Markill
- Markille
- Marklem
- Marklew
- Markley
- Marklie
- Marquelli
- Mearkle
- Merckel
- Merkel
- Merkell
- Merkle
- Morkel
- Morkill
- Marcela
- Marcelene
- Marcelo
- Margle
- Marka
- Marke
- Markelic
- Markella
- Marker
- Markes
- Market
- Marklam
- Marklan
- Marklaw
- Marklen
- Markless
- Marksley
- Markwell
- Marle
- Marskell
- Mercell
- Merkelt
- Merkl
- Miracle
- Murcell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.