Explore the Family Name Markowitz
The meaning of Markowitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Markovich and Markowicz. The ending -owitz is a Germanized form of the East Slavic patronymic ending -ovich, Polish -owicz. Compare Marko, Markow and Markovitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Hyman, Arie, Emanuel, Benzion, Isadore, Mayer, Meyer, Shimshon, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Markowitz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Markowitz saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 7073 in the year 2000 and fell to 7508 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.15%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 4362 to 4435 during the same period, which translates to a small growth of 1.67%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.41%, moving from 1.62 in 2000 to 1.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,073 | #7,508 | -6.15% |
| Count | 4,362 | 4,435 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markowitz
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Markowitz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.60% over the decade. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities within the Markowitz surname group saw increases of 45.83% and 22.03% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined by 15.62%. The data also indicates new representation in 2010 for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities that weren't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.96% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.16% | 22.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.81% | -15.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.7% | 45.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |
Markowitz ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Markowitz is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 65.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (14.5%) and French & German (6.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 65.3% |
| British & Irish | 14.5% |
| French & German | 6.6% |
| Other | 13.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Markowitz
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Markowitz have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 31.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 31.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 31.20% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 31.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 31.20% |
What Markowitz haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Markowitz is E-L29, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-L29 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and J-M67, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weisberg, Resnick, Spector, Press, Landau, Goldfarb, Silverstein, Rothschild, Jaffe, Dubin.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Markowitz surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Markowitz have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Markowitz" Surname 45.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Markowitz" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Markowitz" Surname 10.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Markowitz" Surname 12.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Markowitz?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Markowitz are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition