Markle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Markle family

The surname Markle was first found in the ancient ecclesiastic parish of Rochdale of early-medieval origin in northern England, at Marland, an estate in the township of Castleton. "Marland, or Mereland (from its water), in this township (Castleton), is of high antiquity. Alan de Merland, Adam de Merland, and Andrew de Merland were living in the 13th century. A branch of the family of Marland continued to reside and hold lands at Marland from the earliest period until the latter part of the 17th century." 1

The Wills at Chester have three later entries for the family: James Marland, of Rochdale, 1584; Alice Marland, of Bradley; and John Marland, of Hartshead, Ashton-under-Lyne, 1610.

Alternatively, the name could have originated "from Marland (land on a lake) in Devonshire; dweller on the land by the lake." 2 3

The variant Martley claims their origin from Martley, a village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills district of the of Worcestershire.

Early History of the Markle family

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Markle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marland, Markland, Merkland, Merland, Mearland, Marlane, Merlane, Mearlane, Marland and many more.

Early Notables of the Markle family

Distinguished members of the family include Jeremiah Markland (1693-1776), an English classical scholar, born in Childwall in Lancashire. He was the private tutor to the son of W. Strode of Punsbourn, Hertfordshire. Robert Markland was an English politician who sat in the House...
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Markle Ranking

In the United States, the name Markle is the 6,115^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 4

Markle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Markle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Jacob Markle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 5
John Markle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1761 5

Markle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Leopold Markle, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Maryland in 1840 5
Jacob Markle, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 5
Joseph Markle, who landed in New York in 1865 5
Charles N. Markle, aged 31, who landed in America from England, in 1892
C. Markle, aged 24, who landed in America from Liverpool, in 1892
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Markle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emily Markle, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1908
JB Markle, aged 50, who settled in America, in 1908
Geo. W. Markle, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
George Markle, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1909
Frank Markle, aged 29, who immigrated to America, in 1920
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Markle migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Markle Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Private. Frederick Markle U.E., (Maracle, Merkley)( b. 1756) born in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, USA who settled in Home District [Niagara-on-the-Lake], Ontario c. 1784 he served in Butler's Rangers, married to Rebecca Pickard having 13 children, he died in 1836 6
Private. Henry Markle U.E. (b. 1760) born in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, USA who settled in Ancaster Township, Wentworth County [Ancaster], Ontario c. 1786 he served in Butler's Rangers, married to Maria Vrooman having 4 children, he died in 1812 6
Private. James Markle U.E., (Maracle) (b. 1753) born in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, USA who settled in Ancaster Township, Wentworth County [Ancaster], Ontario c. 1786 he served in Butler's Rangers, he died in 1809 6
Sgt. John Markle U.E., (Marcale) (b. 1755) born in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, USA who settled in Home District, Louth [Niagara], Ontario c. 1786 he served in Butler's Rangers, married to Margaret Smith having 7 children, he died in 1800 6
Mr. William Markle U.E., (Whilhelmus, Wilhelm) (b. 1754) born in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, USA who settled in Ancaster Township, Wentworth County [Ancaster], Ontario c. 1786 married to Agnes having 9 children, he died in 1837 6

Contemporary Notables of the name Markle (post 1700) +

Rachel Meghan Markle (b. 1981), birth name of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, American fashion model, spokesmodel, and actress, wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Abraham Markle (1770-1826), American-born, Canadian businessman and political figure in Upper Canada
Clifford Monroe "Cliff" Markle (1894-1974), American Major League Baseball pitcher
Wilson Markle (1938-1970), Canadian engineer who invented the film colorization process in 1970
John Arthur "Jack" Markle (1907-1956), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey player
Fletcher Markle (1921-1991), Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer and director
Christian Markle Straub (1804-1860), American Democratic Party politician, Schuylkill County Sheriff, 1849; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 11th District, 1853-55; Member of Pennsylvania State Senate, 1856-58 7