Explore the Family Name Markwith
The meaning of Markwith
Americanized form of German Markwardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markwith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Markwith had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 77,012th position, representing a change of -4.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Markwith surname slightly increased from 245 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 1.63%. The proportion of people per 100k bearing the Markwith surname decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,012 | -4.55% |
| Count | 245 | 249 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markwith
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Markwith also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.06%), but this percentage declined to 88.76% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the proportions identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both from 2.86% in 2000 to 5.22% in 2010, reflecting a change of 82.52%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 88.76% | -4.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 5.22% | 82.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 5.22% | 82.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |