Marko History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Marko

What does the name Marko mean?

The distinguished surname Marko comes from Austria, and is believed to be of two origins. Firstly, the name is derived from the personal names "Machtolf" and "Maginold," and indicates "son of Machtolf or Maginold." Alternatively, the name is derived from "markolf," meaning "jay bird;" in this instance, the name would have been originally bestowed as a nickname on someone possessing the characteristics of a jay bird, eventually becoming a surname.

Early Origins of the Marko family

The surname Marko was first found in the region of Bodensee, where the name is believed to have first emerged. The earliest recorded bearers of the name were Cuonr, and Hainr, germani cognomine Mahtolf, who lived in Eigeltingen, Stockach in 1296. The young Marko family was instrumental during this early period, contributing greatly to the development of medieval Austrian society.

Early History of the Marko family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Marko research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1468, 1550, 1598, 1791 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Marko History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Marko Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marko, Markolf, Macholt, Mahtolf, Machtolf and many more.

Early Notables of the Marko family

Karl Marko (1791-1860), a well-known Austrian painter

Marko Ranking

the United States, the name Marko is the 12,574^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Marko migration to the United States +

Marko Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andrew Marko, who settled in Philadelphia in 1846
Anna Marko, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Csecseko, Hungary, in 1893
Andras Marko, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895

Marko Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Adam Marko, aged 35, who landed in America from Antalfalva, Hungary, in 1907
Andruch Marko, aged 16, who settled in America from Loroco, Austria, in 1907
Alzbeta Marko, aged 16, who landed in America from Turaluka, Hungary, in 1907
Alexa Marko, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Polata, Hungary, in 1909
Anna Marko, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Malnow, Austria, in 1911
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Marko (post 1700) +

Dr. Helmut Marko (b. 1943), Austrian advisor to the Red Bull Racing Formula One Team and a former racing driver
Rupert Marko (b. 1963), retired Austrian football player and a coach
Iván Markó (1947-2022), Hungarian choreographer and dancer
Karol Marko (b. 1966), Slovak football manager and former player
Katherine McGlade Marko, author of history books for children
Peter Marko Petcoff (1932-2021), born Petkoff, a Canadian football end and guard from Hamilton, Ontario who played one season for the Calgary Stampeders in 1953 and for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1955
Marko Popovic (b. 1982), Croatian basketball executive and former professional basketball player
Marko Popovic (b. 1982), Serbian retired footballer who played as a defender
Marko Babic (b. 1981), Croatian football manager and former professional footballer

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/