Explore the Family Name Markoe
The meaning of Markoe
Altered form of French Marcoux. Compare Marcoe. History: Abraham Markoe (1727–1806) was born at St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. About 1770 he moved to Philadelphia, where he organized the Philadelphia Light Horse in 1774. His son (c.1752–92) was the poet and playwright Peter Markoe, listed in 1775 in the Pennsylvania Archives as captain of Light Horse, 3rd Battalion, Philadelphia City Militia.
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How common is the last name Markoe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Markoe saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,310, but by 2010 it dropped to 108,734, marking a decrease of approximately 28.97 percent. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 207 to 163 during this decade, reflecting a drop of about 21.26 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Markoe per 100,000 declined by 25 percent in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #108,734 | -28.97% |
| Count | 207 | 163 | -21.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markoe
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Markoe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease from 94.20 percent to 91.41 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 4.83 percent to 6.13 percent. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The data for two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 91.41% | -2.96% |
| Black | 4.83% | 6.13% | 26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |