First found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times.

Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Marker were Johan Diterig Mark, who came to Philadelphia in 1740. He was followed by Michael Mark in 1741 and Johann Christian Mark in 1773. Immigrating to Texas were: Balthasar Mark in 1845 and Carl Friedrich Mark in 1851. Matthias Marker came to Philadelphia in 1734.

Motto Translated: By fortitude and fidelity.

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