Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. MAWL-bə-rə(British English) MAWL-brə(British English) MAHRL-bə-ro(American English) [key]
Other Forms FormsMalbrough, Malborough, Marbury, Marburie, Marberrie, Marberry, Merbury, Marburry, Marburrie, Marbery, Marberie
Meaning & History
From the name of the market town and civil parish of Marlborough in Wiltshire, England, derived from the Old English given name Mǣrla and beorg meaning "hill, mound".