Explore the Family Name Markson
The meaning of Markson
English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Mark.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Markson has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,654th in terms of frequency and increased to rank 47,186th in 2010, representing a change of approximately 0.98%. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 418 to 450, signifying a 7.66% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #47,186 | 0.98% |
| Count | 418 | 450 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markson
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Markson identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 89.71% in 2000 to 88% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 5.5% to 6%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also emerged with 1.11% in 2010 from none in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 140.83%, from 1.20% to 2.89%. However, those who identified as Hispanic decreased from 2.87% to 2%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.71% | 88% | -1.91% |
| Black | 5.5% | 6% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.89% | 140.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 2% | -30.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |