Explore the Family Name Market
The meaning of Market
English: from Middle English market ‘market’ (late Old English from Anglo-Norman French market), presumably a topographic name referring to a ‘dweller by the market-place’, though possibly also occupational.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Market in the United States?
The surname "Market" ranked 33,605 in popularity in the year 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over the next decade, it experienced a slight increase in prevalence, moving up to rank 33,567 in 2010. This was accompanied by an increase in the total count of people bearing this surname, which rose from 640 in 2000 to 679 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 6.09%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased slightly by 4.17% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #33,567 | 0.11% |
| Count | 640 | 679 | 6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Market
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname "Market" identified as White, with a representation of 79.22% in 2000. This dropped marginally to 73.64% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, with 18.28% in 2000 and an increase to 22.24% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. Notably, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation for this surname in either 2000 or 2010. By 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged under 'two or more races' accounting for 0.74% of individuals with the surname "Market".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.22% | 73.64% | -7.04% |
| Black | 18.28% | 22.24% | 21.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.5% | 77.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |