Maerkel Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Many Maerkel families will find their roots under Merkel, the form most records use.

The family name meaning is “from the name Markward”, the same as for Merkel. Records show Maerkel as one of the forms Merkel took over time. The same family of names includes Märkel, Merckel and Merkl.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Merkel surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Maerkel family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.