Find out how popular the first name Markiese has been for the last 24 years (from 1989 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Markiese by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Markiese is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Markiese.

The history of the first name Markiese

The name Markiese is a relatively modern name with no definitive origin or etymology. It appears to be a combination of the more common names Mark and Markus, which have roots in Latin and Greek respectively. The first part, "Mark," comes from the Latin name "Marcus," which itself was derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. The latter part, "iese," may be a variant of the German suffix "-ese" or the French suffix "-ais," both of which were sometimes added to names to denote origin or ancestry.

There are no known historical references to the name Markiese in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent, with the first instances appearing in birth records and census data from the late 1900s and early 2000s, primarily in North America and Europe.

While the name Markiese is not particularly common, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this first name throughout history. One example is Markiese King, an American football player who was born in 1991 and played as a defensive back for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 2015 to 2019.

Another individual with the name Markiese is Markiese King, an American actress and model born in 1989. She is best known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Underground" and "The Haves and the Have Nots."

A third person named Markiese is Markiese Jeffries, an American basketball player born in 1994. He played college basketball for the University of Massachusetts Lowell and had a brief professional career in Europe.

Markiese Hines is another individual with this first name, born in 1990. He is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the defensive line coach for the University of South Carolina.

Lastly, Markiese Rolle is a Bahamian professional basketball player born in 1990. He has played for various teams in Europe and South America throughout his career.

While the name Markiese is relatively uncommon, these individuals serve as examples of notable people who have carried this first name in recent history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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