Marquez is a Spanish surname and given name, derived from the verb 'marcar', which means 'to mark' or 'to brand'. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who marked livestock or as an ornamental name inspired by its association with the famous Spanish author Gabriel García Márquez. The name Marquez gained popularity worldwide due to the Nobel laureate's works, particularly his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude". In Spanish-speaking countries, it is often used as a given name, while in English-speaking regions, it is more commonly encountered as a surname.
The name Marquez had five newborns in the year 1990.