Marek Family History & Genealogy
Marek Last Name History & Origin
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The surname Marek was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor at Hawkshead. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in the vicinity of Windermere.
Name Origin
Origin:Czech. Other Origin(s):Latin, Polish. Meaning:Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Virile. A Czech masculine name entrenched in Roman mythology,
Spellings & Pronunciations
Marrik, Merrik, Meric, Merric, Maraketh, Mareketh, Mackreth, Mackereth
Nationality & Ethnicity
Poland 🇵🇱 Polish
Famous People named Marek
Richard Marek (1933-2020), American writer, editor, and publisher, best known for his novel Works of Genius
George Richard Marek (1902-1987), American music executive and author
William W. Marek, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996 [3]
Richard Marek, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1968 [3]
Joseph Marek, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from New Haven, 1902 [3]
Josef Marek (b. 1987), Czech professional football player
Jan Marek (1979-2011), Czech professional ice hockey centre
Janusz Marek Wójcik (1953-2017), Polish politician, football player and coach, Member of Sejm (2005-2007)
Marcin Marek Glowacki (b. 1973), Polish former ice dancer
Marek Waldemar Pasionek (1961-2022), Polish lawyer and government official, Deputy Public Prosecutor General from 2016 to 2022
Hillary Marek (b. 1978) American actor and author. Most notably Understanding Mesothelioma (2010)
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This octupus was received packed in a shipment to Booth Fisheries of Chicago. Unknown are the employees in the picture except for Ruth Gottdank - center left - and possibly one Herb Behrel, one-time mayor of DesPlaines Ill. Perhaps you can name some of these folks.
People in photo include: Julia Marek
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