Marquess

Marquess Meaning & Origin

About Marquess
The name "Marquess" is derived from the title of nobility, "Marquess" or "Marquis," which originated in medieval Europe. It is a rank below a Duke but above an Earl or Count. A Marquess is typically a hereditary title granted to individuals who hold significant land or have rendered distinguished service to the monarch. The name "Marquess" is often used as a surname, reflecting a family's historical association with this noble title.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marquess are male.

Marquess Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R K W AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrkwəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marquess in Braille

Here's how to represent Marquess in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marquess in braille

How to Spell the Name Marquess in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marquess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marquess in sign language

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