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

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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