Where Does the Markes Surname Come From?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Markes, so the heraldry linked to Marks is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Meaning of the name

The name Markes is closely linked to Marks. The name is generally explained as “Son of Markus (Mark)”.

The extra “e” in Markes is a spelling habit rather than a different name. You may also find the name written Marcks, Markuse and Merks. In the 2010 US Census, 460 Americans gave Markes as their last name (rank 46,314). Spanish register data show 57 residents carrying Markes as first surname, and 50 as second surname. Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Marques.

Get the complete Markes report, with a museum-style coat of arms.