The Markward Family Name

Markward is best understood together with Marquardt: both are German spellings of a single family name. In origin, the name means “border guard”.

Heraldry and the Markward name

There is no single Markward family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Spelling and variants

Markward is listed among the recognised spellings of Marquardt. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Markwardt and Marquart.

About 398 people in the United States were recorded as Markward in 2010, placing it 52,169 on the national list. For the full story, order the Markward surname pack.