TheNameDBMarshal
OccupationalMeaning
A high-ranking official or military commander, originally a stable master.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'mareschal', from Germanic 'marah' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant), literally meaning 'horse servant'. The term evolved to denote a prestigious military or administrative position in medieval courts.
About the Marshal Surname
A prestigious occupational surname derived from a Norman French title for a high-ranking official. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history.
Distribution
Widespread across English-speaking countries, particularly common in Britain and North America.
Notable Bearers
William Marshal (medieval knight), Thurgood Marshall (U.S. Supreme Court Justice)