How common is the Marvel surname?

There are approximately 2,200 people with the surname Marvel in the United States.

Are there Marvel soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 110 soldiers with the Marvel surname appear in Civil War records.

Marvel

Q: What does the surname Marvel mean?

The surname Marvel means "A person of wonder or one who marvels, or derived from a place name.". It is of English/Norman French origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

A person of wonder or one who marvels, or derived from a place name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old French 'merveille' (marvel, wonder) or from a Norman place name. The exact origin is uncertain, though it may have originally been a descriptive or topographic surname.

About the Marvel Surname

An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly descriptive or topographic. The name remains relatively rare in modern times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,200 bearers in the United States #2,744 most common surname

Rare Common

Uncommon, found primarily in England and North America.

Marvel Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Marvel Surname

Josiah Marvel

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Norman French
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 13th century England
Estimated Bearers: 2,200

War Records

110 soldiers with the Marvel surname found in Civil War records.

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