There are
2652
Marquettes in the USA
Marquette is the
11804th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Marquette

JacquesMarquette

French Jesuit missionary and explorer. Known for his exploration of the Mississippi River and his establishment of Michigan's first European settlement.

Jean-BaptisteLamarck

French naturalist and biologist. Famous for his theory of evolution called Lamarckism, which proposed that acquired traits could be inherited, influencing Charles Darwin's later work.

PèreMarquette

French Jesuit missionary and fur trader. Renowned for his exploration of the Great Lakes region and his efforts to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

RobertMarquette

French painter and sculptor. Known for his contributions to the art world during the 19th century, particularly his realistic portrait paintings.

SimonMarquette

Canadian politician and lawyer. Notable for his involvement in shaping Canada's constitutional law and his contributions to the Canadian justice system.

Marquette Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Marquette has French origins.
Geographic DistributionMarquette is predominantly found in France and its former colonies, as well as among French-descendant communities worldwide.
VariationsVariations of the surname Marquette include Marquet, Marquez, Marqués, Marquetty, and Demarquette.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Marquette have occurred throughout history, particularly during periods of colonization and exploration. They can be found in regions influenced by French migration and settlement, such as North America (including Canada and the United States) and various French-influenced territories.