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Type Surname (from given name)
Pronounced Pron. MURK  [key]
Other Forms FormsMärkh

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of the name Märkh, a German name that existed in southern Germany with Arabic roots tied to the village of al-Märkh in Qatar; the name became Anglicized in the early 17th century. It is one of those surnames where anyone who possesses it is related to everyone else who possesses the name.
Added 10/31/2014 by anonymous
Edited 2/15/2020 by HL