About Markel
The surname Markel is of German origin and is derived from the given name Mark, which means "warrior" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Mark. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Markel.
The surname Markel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Markel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Markel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Markel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Markel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.