Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from Middle English mareschal "marshal", from Latin mariscalcus, ultimately from Germanic roots akin to Old High German marah "horse" and scalc "servant". It originally referred to someone who took care of horses. Related NamesDetails RootmariscalcusOther Languages & CulturesMarszałek(Polish) Given Name DescendantsMarshal, Marshall(English) Categories American vice presidents, animals, boxers, brand names, child actors, cricketers, Emergency characters, English nouns, English verbs, Family Affair characters, horses, law, leadership, occupations, reggae musicians, Swimming Hall of Famers, word names, WW2