MARLAR
Marlar
Marlar is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "mearth," meaning marsh or swamp, and "hlaw," meaning hill, indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a marshy hill.
The Marlar surname is believed to have originated in the region of East Anglia in England, where the marshy landscape would have been conducive to the development of the surname.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Marlar have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to a diverse and widespread Marlar family diaspora.
The variant spellings of Marler and Mahler can also be found, reflecting the natural evolution of surnames over time and their adaptation to different regional accents and dialects.
Today, individuals with the surname Marlar can be found in different professions and walks of life across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 11 people named Marlar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Marlar.
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
- James
- Robin
Female
- Julia
- Katharine
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
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