Explore the Family Name Marksbury
The meaning of Marksbury
English: variant of Marksberry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marksbury in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marksbury has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it had fallen to the 52,970th position, marking a -1.53% change. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased over this period from 374 to 391, indicating a 4.55% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #52,970 | -1.53% |
| Count | 374 | 391 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marksbury
The ethnicity associated with the surname Marksbury saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both years, though there was a small decline from 97.33% to 95.91%. Meanwhile, evidence of ethnic diversity emerges in 2010, as some people with this surname started identifying as Hispanic (1.28%) and as belonging to two or more races (2.05%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 95.91% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |