Marjoribanks
Marjoribanks is a surname of Scottish origin. It is believed to derive from the place name Marchbank, which is located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The name Marchbank itself is thought to be composed of the Old English words "mearc" meaning boundary or border, and "burn" meaning stream or brook. Therefore, Marjoribanks likely refers to someone who lived near a stream marking a boundary.
The Marjoribanks family has a long and distinguished history in Scotland, with notable branches in the Lothians