Marz (surname)

Marz is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a topographic or habitational name derived from the Middle High German word "marz," meaning "boundary marker," "border," or "field." As a topographic name, it would have denoted someone who lived near a boundary. As a habitational name, it may have referred to someone from a place named Marz, or a place near a notable boundary.

Variants of the surname include Martz and März.

The surname is found primarily in German-speaking countries and regions, as well as in areas where German immigrants settled.

Notable people with the surname Marz include:

• Edward Marz: (fictional) A character from the book "The Wasp Factory" written by Iain Banks.