About Marques
The surname Marques is of Portuguese and Spanish origin, derived from the title "marqués" or "marquês," which means "marquis" in English. It is a noble title given to a hereditary rank of nobility, just below a duke and above an earl or count. The surname Marques is often associated with individuals who were either granted or inherited this noble title, indicating their high social status and connection to the aristocracy.
The surname Marques is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marques 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 Marques is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Marques in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Marques using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.