| ![Show Contents]() Markward History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Germany The Markward surname comes from the Middle Low German words "mark," or "borderland," and "ward(e)" meaning "guardian." As such, it is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a guardian of border area. Early Origins of the Markward familyThe surname Markward was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Markward familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Markward research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1691, 1819 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Markward History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Markward Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Marquard, Marquart, Marquarde, Marquardes, Marquards, Marquarte, Marquartes, Marquartts, Marquardds, Marquardt, Markard, Markhard and many more. Early Notables of the Markward familyMore information is included under the topic Early Markward Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Markward migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Markward Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- H. George Markward, who settled in Philadelphia in 1752
Markward Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Heinr Markward, who settled in North America sometime between 1832 and 1849
- Heinr Markward, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
- Maria Markward, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1
- Wilhelmine Markward, who settled in Wisconsin in 1872
| Contemporary Notables of the name Markward (post 1700) | + |
- Mary R. Stalcup Markward (1922-1972), American spy who for seven years was a member of the Washington, DC "District Communist Party" as director of the party's membership when in fact, she was actually working undercover for the FBI
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.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Markward migration to the United States 
