Marshall Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Marshall name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Marshall name
Marshall comes from Old French mareschal, from Germanic marh, "horse", and scalc, "servant". It first meant a groom or farrier who cared for horses, and later a high royal officer in charge of the household or the army. The surname is common in Scotland and northern England, and across North America and Australia.
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This overview covers the Marshall name in Scotland & England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Marshall name FAQ
What does the Marshall name mean?
Horse servant; farrier. Common variants include Marshal, Mareschal, Maskell.
Where does the Marshall surname come from?
It originates in Scotland & England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Marshall coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Marshall crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marshall coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.