Markarian History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Markarian. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of barbarian tribes. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Markarian family.

Early Origins of the Markarian family

The surname Markarian was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times.

The famous German noble Merck family rose to fame in Hammelburg, Bavaria in the 15th century. This family had a long history in pharmacy going back to the 17th century and it is from this branch that the famous pharmaceutical Merck Group was established in 1668.

Early History of the Markarian family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Markarian research. Another 203 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1361, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1408, 1409, 1485, 1559, 1621, 1668, 1678, 1724, 1786, 1807 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Markarian History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Markarian Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mark, Marck, Marcker, Marckert, Marquart, Marquard, Marque, Markert, Marker, Marcart, Marcard, Marquart, Marquard and many more.

Early Notables of the Markarian family

Notable figures of the time with the name Markarian were Thomas Merke (Merks) (died 1409), an English priest and Bishop of Carlisle (1397-1400), Educated at Oxford University, be became a Benedictine monk at Westminster Abbey, consecrated bishop about 1397, served Richard II as ambassador to various German princes in 1397, one of the commissioners who negotiated the dowry of Isabella of Valois in 1398, and accompanied the king to Ireland in 1399, supported Richard against the usurper Henry IV and in 1400 was imprisoned in the Tower of London and deprived of his bishopric as a result...
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Markarian Ranking

In France, the name Markarian is the 6,720^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Markarian migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Markarian Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arakel Markarian, who settled in New York, NY in 1891
Garabet Markarian, who settled in New York, NY in 1891
Hagop Markarian, who settled in New York, NY in 1892
Agob Markarian, who arrived in New York, NY in 1892
Frank Smith Markarian, who settled in California in 1898
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The Markarian Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortitudine et fidelitate
Motto Translation: By fortitude and fidelity.

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/