Explore the Family Name Markward
The meaning of Markward
German: variant of Markwardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Markward saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 52,289 to 52,169, marking a slight change of 0.23 percent. In terms of count, there was a rise from 373 individuals in 2000 to 398 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.7 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a drop of 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #52,169 | 0.23% |
| Count | 373 | 398 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markward
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Markward surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity, with little change observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.93 percent of those with the surname identified as White, dipping slightly to 98.74 percent in 2010—a minor change of -0.19 percent. There were no reported instances of Markward individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 98.74% | -0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |