Marquardt
A German habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Marquard, derived from a personal name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,180 Americans carry the last name Marquardt. That puts it at #4,058 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.97 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 33,669 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marquardt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
10K
1 in 33,669
Census rank
#4,058
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.7K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,749 bearers of the surname Marquardt in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.97 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4058th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marquardt
The surname Marquardt has its origins in the Germanic regions of Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.
One of the earliest known references to the name Marquardt can be found in historical records from the town of Markt Erlbach in Bavaria, Germany, where it was mentioned as "Marquart" in the year 1279. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been derived from the Germanic personal name "Marquart" or "Markwart," which itself is a combination of the elements "marc" (meaning "frontier" or "border") and "wart" (meaning "guard" or "watchman").
During the medieval period, the name Marquardt was likely associated with individuals who lived near or guarded the borders or frontiers of their respective regions. It is also possible that the name may have been linked to certain occupations, such as those related to market trading or commerce.
In the 16th century, the name Marquardt appeared in various records, including the Kirchenbücher (church books) of several German towns and villages. One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Marquardt, a German theologian and Lutheran pastor who lived from 1510 to 1584.
As the centuries progressed, the Marquardt surname spread across various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. In the 19th century, several individuals with this name made notable contributions in various fields, such as Joachim Marquardt (1812-1882), a German philologist and historian, and Karl Joachim Marquardt (1848-1919), a German architect and urban planner.
Other notable individuals with the surname Marquardt include Kurt Marquardt (1898-1985), a German naval officer during World War II, and Odo Marquardt (1928-2015), a German historian and academic who specialized in the study of ancient Rome.
Throughout its history, the surname Marquardt has been subject to various spelling variations, including Marquart, Markwardt, and Markwarth, among others. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where the name was prevalent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marquardt
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Marquardt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marquardt surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
- Two or more races1.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0%
- Black or African American0.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Marquardt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,885 | #4,058 | -4.5% |
| Count | 8,398 | 8,749 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 3.11 | 2.97 | -4.5% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Marquardt bearers went from 8,398 to 8,749 (+4.2% change). The surname moved down 173 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,885 to #4,058.
FAQ
Marquardt surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Marquardt?
The surname Marquardt holds position #4,058 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 10,180 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 2.97 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Marquardt surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.