Explore the Family Name Markee
The meaning of Markee
1. English: variant of Markey. 2. Americanized form of French Marquis. 3. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Marke or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Markee has seen a slight decline in popularity. In 2000, Markee was ranked 27,128th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28,704th, marking a change of -5.81%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 839 in 2000 to 830 in 2010, representing a -1.07% change. This suggests that the proportion of people named Markee per 100,000 people decreased by -9.68% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #28,704 | -5.81% |
| Count | 839 | 830 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markee
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a large majority of individuals with the surname Markee identify as White, with 93.09% in 2000 and slightly fewer, 92.89%, in 2010. Over this decade, the percentage of Markees identifying as two or more races increased by 12.81%, while there were slight reductions in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic (-3.60%) and Black (-5.24%). The data did not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 92.89% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.41% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.29% | 12.81% |
| Black | 1.91% | 1.81% | -5.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |