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UK surname

Marquez

A Spanish surname derived from the given name Marco, which means "of Mars" or "warlike."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Marquez surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 283, ranked #15,359, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Uttlesford and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marquez is 283 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14050.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

283

2016, ranked #15,359

Peak year

2016

283 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marquez had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016, ranked #15,359.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Marquez surname distribution map

The map shows where the Marquez surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Marquez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marquez over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 106 #26,689
1999 modern 112 #26,044
2000 modern 124 #24,469
2001 modern 122 #24,366
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 126 #24,146
2004 modern 142 #22,573
2005 modern 143 #22,473
2006 modern 155 #21,477
2007 modern 156 #21,650
2008 modern 170 #20,672
2009 modern 185 #20,010
2010 modern 215 #18,551
2011 modern 211 #18,630
2012 modern 241 #16,925
2013 modern 249 #16,825
2014 modern 277 #15,734
2015 modern 275 #15,707
2016 modern 283 #15,359

Geography

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Where Marquez' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hammersmith and Fulham, Uttlesford, Camden, Tameside and Barnet. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hammersmith and Fulham 002 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Uttlesford 002 Uttlesford
3 Camden 023 Camden
4 Tameside 029 Tameside
5 Barnet 018 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marquez

These lists show first names that appear often with the Marquez surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marquez

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marquez, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Marquez surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Marquez household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Marquez is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marquez is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marquez falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marquez is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Marquez, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marquez

The surname Marquez is of Spanish origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Marcho," which was a Latinized form of the Germanic name "Mark." It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile in central Spain during the Middle Ages.

The name Marquez is thought to be a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially derived from the given name of the father or ancestor. In this case, it likely originated as a way to distinguish individuals by identifying them as the sons or descendants of someone named Marcho or Mark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Marquez can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that listed landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Marquez, indicating the name's presence in the area during that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Marquez. One of the most famous was Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014), a Colombian novelist, screenwriter, and journalist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. His works, such as "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera," are considered literary masterpieces.

Another prominent figure with the surname was Antonio Marquez Castellanos (1828-1889), a Mexican journalist, politician, and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico from 1876 to 1879.

In the realm of sports, Antonio Marquez (1983-present) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions.

The name Marquez can also be found in historical records from other Spanish-speaking regions, such as the Philippines. One notable figure was Rafael Marquez (1888-1945), a Filipino politician and revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule and later served as a member of the Philippine Senate.

Additionally, Pedro Marquez (1909-1959) was a Venezuelan composer and conductor known for his contributions to the development of Venezuelan classical music.

These examples illustrate the widespread presence of the surname Marquez throughout various regions and time periods, reflecting its Spanish origins and the historical significance of individuals who bore this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Marquez families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marquez surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Durham leads with 2 Marquez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.02x.

County Total Index
Durham 2 23.02x
Channel Islands 1 114.94x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bishopwearmouth in Durham leads with 2 Marquez' recorded in 1881 and an index of 266.67x.

Place Total Index
Bishopwearmouth 2 266.67x
St Lawrence 1 5000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marquez surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charlotte 1
Georgina 1
Jeanne 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Marquez households.

Occupation Count
General Servt 1
Seamans Wife 1

FAQ

Marquez surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marquez surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Marquez surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marquez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016. That gives Marquez a modern rank of #15,359.

What does the Marquez surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the given name Marco, which means "of Mars" or "warlike."

What does the Marquez map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marquez bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.