MARPLES
Marples
The surname Marples is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Meire", which means "boundary" or "boundary marker". The name has variant spellings such as Marpole, Marple, and Marpel.
Early records of the Marples name date back to the 16th century in Derbyshire, a county in the East Midlands region of England. The Marples family was prominent in this region, particularly in the towns of Glossop and Dronfield.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Marples surname have been engaged in various occupations, including farming, trade, and skilled craftsmanship. The family name has spread to different parts of England and beyond, with Marples descendants found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Marples include Reginald Marples (1909-1999), a British Conservative politician who served as Minister of Transport, and Edward Marples (1872-1952), a British mining engineer and inventor.
Today, the Marples surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, reflecting a rich heritage and history of the name.
There are approximately 1,567 people named Marples in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,175th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Marples.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Carol
- Claire
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Jill
- Jo
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan