| ![Show Contents]() Markel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Markel surname is derived from the Old High German word "marah," or "horse" and "sclac," or "servant." Thus the name was originally occupational for someone who looked after horses, often one of the most important servants in the noble houses. Early Origins of the Markel familyThe surname Markel was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Markel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Markel research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1717, 1760 and 1812 are included under the topic Early Markel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Markel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Marschall, Marschal, Marshalle, Marschalles, Marschale, Marschales, Marchall, Marchal, Marschalls, Marschals, Markel, Markall, Markal, Marcal, Marcall and many more. Early Notables of the Markel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Markel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Markel RankingIn the United States, the name Markel is the 8,813rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Markel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Markel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jean Christoph Markel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
- Abm Markel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1795 2
Markel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Markel, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
- Chone Markel, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Markel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- August Markel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1902 2
- Andras Markel, aged 50, who immigrated to America from Hetur, Hungary, in 1909
- Augustin Markel, aged 22, who settled in America from Zaruby, Russia, in 1909
- Carl Markel, aged 22, who landed in America from Subbat, Kowno, in 1909
- Chiel Markel, aged 17, who settled in America from Grodzisk, Russia, in 1913
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Markel (post 1700) | + |
- Samuel A. Markel, American businessman and founder of the Markel Corporation in 1930
- Howard Markel (b. 1960), American medical historian, Professor of the History of Medicine and Director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan
- Dan Markel, American legal academic
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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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Markel migration to the United States 
