Explore the Family Name Markov
The meaning of Markov
Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Mark (Russian) and its South Slavic equivalent Marko. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Oleg, Sergey, Yefim, Arkady, Dmitry, Dmytro, Galina, Grigoriy, Iosif, Lev. Jewish Etya. Serbian and Croatian Milan, Marko.
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How common is the last name Markov in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Markov has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Markov was ranked as the 40,397th most popular surname. However, by 2010 it had risen to the 32,994th position, marking an upward shift of 18.33 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 510 in 2000 to 694 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 36.08 percent. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population increased by 26.32 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #32,994 | 18.33% |
| Count | 510 | 694 | 36.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.24 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markov
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides some insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Markov. There was no recorded change in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a marked decrease in people identifying as two or more races, dropping from 2.35 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 94.90 percent in 2000 and increasing to 97.41 percent in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 1.37 percent in 2000 to 1.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 97.41% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.73% | 26.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |