The Marquant 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.
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Early Origins of the Marquant family
The surname Marquant 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.
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Early History of the Marquant family
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Marquant Spelling Variations
Spelling 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 Marquant family
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Marquant Ranking
In France, the name Marquant is the 1,852nd most popular surname with an estimated 3,309 people with that name. 1
Marquant migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Marquant Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hugue Marquant, who settled in Louisiana in 1720
Marquant Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Joseph Marquant, who settled in New York, NY in 1870
Therese Marquant, who settled in New York, NY in 1870
Marquant migration to the United States 
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