Explore the Family Name Marking
The meaning of Marking
English: variant of Markin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marking in the United States?
The surname Marking, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,482nd in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 49,824th by 2010, indicating a 9.55% decrease in rank. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased over the decade, from 443 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, showing a 4.97% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the surname Marking per 100,000 people in the population also fell by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,824 | -9.55% |
| Count | 443 | 421 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marking
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname Marking identify as White, a figure that remained relatively constant at around 94% from 2000 to 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw a slight increase from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased during this period, from 1.35% to 2.14%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 2.71% to 1.43%. Those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 94.3% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.14% | 58.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.9% | 20.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.43% | -47.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |