Surname Marxsen - Meaning and Origin

Marxsen: What does the surname Marxsen mean?

The last name Marxsen is of German origin and has a paternal origin, derived from the given name Marx, a short form of Markus. In historical records, the name Marxsen descended from a family line which held various hereditary titles, indicating that they once belonged to a group of middle class citizens or aristocrats in German-speaking countries. The name Marxsen is derived from the German phrase 'Marx Sunne', meaning 'The servant of Marcus'.

The name Marxsen has been present in Germany throughout the Middle Ages and can be found in ancient documents such as tax rolls, birth records and death lists. The name is believed to originate from the land of Prussia, a region in what is today northern Poland and east Germany, which was part of the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and is now part of the former East Prussian Province in modern Poland, and the former German state of Brandenburg.

The name Marxsen has spread to various countries around the world, including the United States, where it has been present since at least 1880. Many variants of the name such as Marxon, Marckson, Marsoon and Markeson, can be found in records of modern day countries such as England, Sweden, Canada and the United States.

The most-widely accepted meaning of the name Marxsen is 'servant of Marcus', which is a reflection of its origin as a German personal name. It is believed to have been the name given to those who were faithful servants in the areas of Prussia where the name originated.

Marxsen: Where does the name Marxsen come from?

The last name Marxsen is most commonly found in the northern European countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. According to genealogical studies, the Marxsen surname originated in Southern Jutland, an area in the southwestern corner of present-day Denmark and the Schleswig-Holstein area of Germany. This lineage is likely to have first taken root in either Denmark or Schleswig-Holstein in the 12th century or earlier, as recorded surnames were fairly established by this time.

In the modern day, the proportion of Marxsens is highest in Denmark. It is estimated that around 0.1 percent of Danish citizens carry the Marxsen surname. It is also present in other Scandinavian territories in quite small numbers. While the appeal of the surname is likely to have diminished in Northern Europe since the 13th century, the spread of Danish and German people to other countries, particularly the United States, has helped to bring the surname to cities and towns around the world.

This is evidenced in the United States Census, with residents in Montana, North Carolina, Missouri, and other states adopting the Marxsen surname. In addition to this, the increasing prevalence of international travel and the availability of reliable genealogical records have led to a higher chance of people situated in distant countries discovering they share the same last name and family history.

Variations of the surname Marxsen

The surname Marxsen is a Germanic surname which originated in the area of today's Germany. It is derived from two compound names made up of the elements 'Mar-' and '-sen'. The original meanings of these elements are 'famous' and 'son of', respectively.

The most common variant of the surname appears to be Marsden, and this spelling is most often used by British families. Other variants include Marston, Marsten, Marson, Marsen, Marssen, Marsin, Marsane, Marszan, Marsinger, Marsso, and Marschin.

In some cases, the 'en' ending of the surname has been changed to a 's', and the spelling is then Mars, Marz, Marsz, Marzs, or Marszs.

Other closely related surnames include Marsell, Marselli, Marsello, Marsetti, Maretz, Marce, Marche, Marcic, and Marcik.

This surname can also be encountered in other countries, particularly in regions of German language influence. Variations of the surname in other languages include Marx in German, Marecek in Czech, Markse and Marese in Dutch, Marcis in Latvian, and Markowski in Polish.

Famous people with the name Marxsen

• Julian Marxsen: German television actor
• Mia Marxsen: German-American soprano
• Monika Marxsen: German classical pianist
• Martin Marxsen: German physician
• Terencio Marxsen: Chilean singer and actor
• Christian Marxsen: German modern pentathlete
• Wiz Karl Marxsen: Danish animator
• Eddy Marxsen: German troublemaker
• Joshua Marxsen: British actor
• Franz Marxsen: German laboratory technician
• Katja Marxsen: German classical violinist
• Harald Marxsen: German technology VC investor
• Courtney Marxsen: Philippine-Australian actor
• Claudio Marxsen: Brazilian race car driver
• Rose Marie Marxsen: German physician
• Lars Marxsen: Danish entrepreneur
• Kari Marxsen: Norwegian painter
• Eva Marxsen: German painter
• Arpad Marxsen: Hungarian classical bassoonist
• Gabriel Marxsen: Swedish contemporary artist

Other surnames

Marxs