Explore the Family Name Marksberry
The meaning of Marksberry
English: habitational name from Masbrough (Yorkshire), or, less probably, from Marksbury (Somerset). The Yorkshire placename probably derives from Old English mearc ‘mark, boundary’ (genitive mearces) + burg ‘fortress’. The Somerset placename derives from an Old English personal name Mǣruc or Mǣric (genitive Mǣr(u)ces or Mǣr(i)ces) + Old English burg.
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How common is the last name Marksberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marksberry has seen a slight surge between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marksberry was ranked at 24,827th in terms of popularity, with 941 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 24,499, showing a positive change of 1.32%. The count of individuals with the Marksberry surname also increased by 8.5% to 1,021 over the same period. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #24,499 | 1.32% |
| Count | 941 | 1,021 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marksberry
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes within the Marksberry group from 2000 to 2010. A majority of the individuals identified as White, accounting for 97.87% in 2000 and 97.45% in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.43%. There was also a slight increase in Hispanic representation from 0.64% to 0.69%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased from 0.74% to 0.59%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, but by 2010 a small percentage (0.69%) reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 97.45% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 0.69% | 7.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.59% | -20.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |