Markles

Markles is a surname reported in several English-speaking countries and is generally considered a variant of related names such as Markle or Markell. The exact linguistic origin of Markles is not well documented in readily available sources, but it is commonly treated as part of the broader family of Germanic-derived surnames that include Markle and Markell. In many cases, such surnames arose from personal names, place-names, or descriptive terms used in medieval Europe, with spellings evolving over time through migration and record-keeping practices.

Distribution of the name today is primarily in North America and the Anglophone regions of the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Within these communities, Markles may appear among descendants of settlers with German, Dutch, or English ancestry. As with related surnames, multiple spelling variants may exist within the same family, reflecting historical changes in literacy, immigration, and clerical practices.

Notable people with the exact spelling Markles are not widely documented in prominent reference works. Public awareness of similarly named individuals generally centers on more common variants such as Markle. In cultural or genealogical contexts, Markles can appear in local histories, family genealogies, or fictional works as a variant of the broader Markle/Markell surname group.

See also Markle, Markell, Markley.