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Early Origins of the Marlin family

The surname Marlin 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 Marlin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Marlin research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1659, 1693 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Marlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Marlin 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 Marlin 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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Marlin Ranking

In the United States, the name Marlin is the 5,577^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 4 However, in France, the name Marlin is ranked the 5,958^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 5

Marlin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Marlin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jeffry Marlin, who arrived in Virginia in 1663 6

Marlin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Marlin, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 6
Peter Marlin, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1777 6

Marlin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anton Marlin, aged 42, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 6
W Marlin, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1849 6
John Marlin, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1851 6
George Marlin, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 6
Thomas Marlin, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 6
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Marlin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alice Marlin, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Dublin, in 1904
Doherty Marlin, aged 38, who settled in America from Williamstown, Ireland, in 1907
Chester Marlin, aged 26, who landed in America from London, Eng., in 1909
Eliza Annie Marlin, aged 60, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1909
Douglas S. Marlin, aged 24, who landed in America from Rugby, England, in 1911

Marlin migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Marlin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. James Marlin, (b. 1844), aged 21, Cornish labourer departing on 17th April 1865 aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 7

Contemporary Notables of the name Marlin (post 1700) +

Clifton Burton "Coo Coo" Marlin (1932-2005), American NASCAR Winston Cup driver who spent 14 years in the series
Steadman Marlin (b. 1980), American former NASCAR driver, son of Sterling Marlin and grandson of the late Coo Coo Marlin
Bob Marlin (b. 1959), American current head men's basketball coach for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Alice Tepper Marlin (b. 1944), American President Emerita and a member of the board of Social Accountability International
John Marlin (1792-1847), Texian patriot and namesake of Marlin, Texas
John Mahlon Marlin (1836-1901), American firearms manufacturer and inventor, founder of Marlin Firearms Co in 1870
Brigadier-General William Lloyd Marlin (1882-1959), American Commanding Officer 74th Infantry Brigade (1940-1942) 8
Sterling Marlin (b. 1957), retired American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver
Theodore Marlin, American politician, Burgess of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1845 9
Gwen Marlin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000 9
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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)
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Lyttelton 1858-84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2013, February 12) William Marlin. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Marlin/William_Lloyd/USA.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html