Explore the Family Name Markes
The meaning of Markes
English: variant of Marks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markes in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Markes has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,463 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 46,314, reflecting a change of -6.56%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also dipped slightly from 468 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, a marginal decline of -1.71%. Proportionately, per 100k people, the drop was from 0.17 to 0.16, marking a decrease of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #46,314 | -6.56% |
| Count | 468 | 460 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markes
Examining the ethnic identity connected to the surname Markes according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, those identified as White, decreased from 71.15% to 66.09%, a decline of -7.11%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 18.59% to 19.78%, a positive change of 6.40%. The percentage of people with the surname Markes who are identified as Black slightly decreased from 8.12% to 7.83%, a small shift of -3.57%. Interestingly, a new group emerged in 2010 with 2.83% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, whereas this group was not represented in 2000. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.15% | 66.09% | -7.11% |
| Hispanic | 18.59% | 19.78% | 6.4% |
| Black | 8.12% | 7.83% | -3.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |