Explore the Family Name Markakis
The meaning of Markakis
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Markos + the diminutive suffix -akis, which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete, where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Markakis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Markakis has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank dropping from 78,035 to 81,458, a change of -4.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname showed a marginal increase over the same period, growing from 228 to 232. This increase equates to a growth of 1.75%, while the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #81,458 | -4.39% |
| Count | 228 | 232 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markakis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Markakis surname identify as White, accounting for 90.35% in 2000 and increasing to 93.53% in 2010. The second most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic, which decreased slightly from 6.14% in 2000 to 5.60% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 3.51% in 2000 but data was suppressed for privacy in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 93.53% | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 6.14% | 5.6% | -8.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |