Marquis

Marquis Meaning & Origin

About Marquis
The surname Marquis is of French origin and is derived from the title "marquis," which refers to a noble rank in the feudal system. The term "marquis" originally denoted a nobleman who held a hereditary rank just below a duke and above an earl or count. The surname Marquis likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked in the household or service of a marquis, or it could have been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with the title, such as nobility or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Marquis: 8,737
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marquis 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 Marquis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA2 R K IY1
🌐 IPA
/ˌmɑrˈki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marquis in Braille

Here's how to represent Marquis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Marquis in braille

How to sign the name Marquis using Sign Language

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

The name Marquis in sign language

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