Markiewicz is a Polish surname that is pronounced as /maɾˈkʲɛvʲitʂ/. The first two letters, "Ma," are pronounced as the "ma" in "mattress." The "r" is trilled, and the "k" sound is pronounced with a hard "k" as in "can." The third syllable has a soft "j" sound, followed by a "e" pronounced like "eh." The final syllable, "icz," is pronounced with a silent "c" and a "ch" sound at the end, like the "ch" in "feather."
The surname Markiewicz is of Polish origin. It is derived from the masculine given name Marcin (equivalent to Martin in English) combined with the suffix -ewicz. The suffix -ewicz in Polish surnames indicates a patronymic, meaning son of. Thus, Markiewicz literally means son of Marcin/Martin.