Explore the Family Name Markunas
The meaning of Markunas
Lithuanian (Markūnas): patronymic from the personal name Markus; see Mark.
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How common is the last name Markunas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Markunas has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 53,659th most popular in the United States, with 361 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to 57,639th place, and the count of people with this surname decreased slightly to 353. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.13 to 0.12 during this period, indicating a relative decrease in the popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #57,639 | -7.42% |
| Count | 361 | 353 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markunas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Markunas identify as White. In 2000, 99.17 percent fell into this category, which slightly decreased to 97.45 percent by 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported having two or more races in either year. However, there's a small but notable change in the percentage of Markunas identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0 percent in 2000 to nearly 2 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 97.45% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |