Summary

The surname Marston is of English origin. It is derived from a place name meaning 'marsh town'. The name may have referred to someone who lived near a marshy area or a town built on marshland. Marston has a long history in England and was first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086.
There are
6535
Marstons in the USA
Marston is the
5329th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Marston

WilliamMoulton

American psychologist, inventor, and author. He is known for creating the fictional character Wonder Woman.

JohnMarston

English playwright and poet. He wrote several popular plays during the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean eras.

ElizabethHolloway

American psychologist and author. She was the wife of William Moulton Marston and contributed to the creation of Wonder Woman.

JohnWest

English-born American architect. He designed numerous buildings in San Diego, California, during the late 19th century.

GilbertMarston

British naval officer. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II and later became a successful author.

Marston Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Marston has origins in both England and Scotland.
Geographic DistributionMarston can be found as a place name in various parts of England, such as Marston Magna in Somerset and Marston Moor in North Yorkshire.
VariationsVariations of the Marston surname include Marsden and Marston-Jones.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of Marston surname migration and immigration throughout history. Specific details regarding times, places, and reasons for migration and immigration are not readily available.