Explore the Family Name Markum
The meaning of Markum
Altered form of English Markham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Markum has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,361 in terms of commonality among all surnames, but fell to 27,376 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Markum surname marginally increased from 871 to 882 during the same period, marking an uplift of approximately 1.26%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there's been a decrease of 6.25%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #27,376 | -3.85% |
| Count | 871 | 882 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markum
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Markum surname. In 2000, 95.75% of those with the Markum name identified as White, decreasing to 92.52% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black populations within the Markum name showed significant growth over this period. Hispanics represented 1.03% in 2000, increasing dramatically to 3.17% in 2010 —a 207.77% change— while the percentage of Blacks grew from 1.84% to 2.49%, a 35.33% increase. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.03% to 0.79%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 92.52% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 3.17% | 207.77% |
| Black | 1.84% | 2.49% | 35.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.79% | -23.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |