Marquess

Marquess Meaning & Origin

About Marquess
The surname Marquess is of English origin and is derived from the title "marquess," which is a noble rank below a duke and above an earl. The name is occupational in nature, indicating that the original bearer of the surname held the position of a marquess or was associated with someone of that rank. The term "marquess" itself comes from the Old French word "marquis," meaning "ruler of a border territory." Therefore, the surname Marquess signifies a familial connection to the noble title and its associated prestige and authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Marquess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Marquess: 730
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,656
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marquess based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Marquess in braille

How to sign the name Marquess using Sign Language

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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