Marlow is an English surname derived from a place name in Buckinghamshire, England. The name originates from the Old English elements mere meaning "lake" or "pool," and lafe (or hlǣw, meaning "hill") according to some sources, referring to "remnants of a lake." The town of Marlow, located on the River Thames, gives its name to the surname, which was used to identify individuals who hailed from that locality.Notable bearers include Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593), a famous English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, whose works include Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine the Great. His surname is often spelled Marlowe, though both forms are used. The variant Marlowe is also a common anglicized form.Meaning: Remnants of a lake (from Old English mere 'lake' and lafe 'remnants')Origin: English place name from BuckinghamshireType: SurnameEnglish, Australian usage given the place names