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.
The surname Marquis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Marquis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.