Markwardt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Markwardt 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 Markwardt family
The surname Markwardt 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 Markwardt family
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Markwardt 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 Markwardt family
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Markwardt migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Markwardt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Friedrich Johann Carl Markwardt, who settled in America in 1863
- Marie Sophie Catharine Markwardt, who arrived in America in 1863
- Johann Markwardt, who settled in Scott Co. IA in 1887
Contemporary Notables of the name Markwardt (post 1700) +
- L.J. Markwardt, American eponym of the L.J. Markwardt Wood Engineering Award, established in 1969 to promote knowledge of wood in the engineering field as a means of enhancing the efficient utilization of wood
- Henry Markwardt, American Union soldier killed in the 1862 Nueces massacre; his name appears on the Treue der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas
- Dr. Rich Markwardt, American Superintendent of West Geauga High School, a public high school in Chesterland, Ohio
- Mike Markwardt, American co-founder of Legare Furniture, a supplier of tool-free assembly furniture in 2003
- William Markwardt, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1900 1
- Henry Markwardt, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1896 1
The Markwardt Motto +
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.
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