Find out how popular the last name Markert is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Markert.

Markert, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Markert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Markert in America

Markert is the 14465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Markert surname appeared 2,065 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Markert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Markert to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Markert

The surname Markert is of German origin, and it first appeared in the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "marc," which means boundary or frontier. It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a border or frontier region.

The earliest known records of the surname Markert date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1287, which mentions a person named Heinrich Markert. Another early reference is from a manuscript in the Bavarian town of Landshut, which includes the name Konrad Markert in 1322.

In the 14th century, the name Markert began to spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. During this time, the name also appeared in different spellings, such as Marckerdt and Marckert, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable person with the surname Markert was Hans Markert, a prominent merchant from Leipzig who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Germany and other parts of Europe.

In the 16th century, the name Markert was associated with several notable figures in the world of arts and literature. Johannes Markert, born in 1512 in Erfurt, was a renowned painter and illustrator who worked for various noble families in Germany.

Another notable person with the surname Markert was Anna Markert, born in 1587 in Nuremberg. She was a celebrated poet and writer known for her contributions to the German literary scene during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name Markert appeared in various records related to the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged large parts of Germany. Several soldiers and military officers with the surname Markert were mentioned in chronicles and memoirs from that time.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Markert was Johann Gottfried Markert, born in 1682 in Dresden. He was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several important buildings and structures in Saxony, including the famous Zwinger Palace in Dresden.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Markert has been associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and histories of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Markert

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Markert.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Markert was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Markert has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Markert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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