Markolf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Austria

Etymology of Markolf

What does the name Markolf mean?

The distinguished surname Markolf 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 Markolf family

The surname Markolf 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 Markolf family was instrumental during this early period, contributing greatly to the development of medieval Austrian society.

Early History of the Markolf family

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Markolf Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Markolf family

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Migration of the Markolf family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Nicolaus Macholt and his wife Sophia Margaretha Leissmann, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1749 with their son Johann Georg; Abraham Marko, who took an oath of allegiance in Pennsylvania in 1777.