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

Markese, 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 Markese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Markese in America

Markese is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Markese surname appeared 202 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Markese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Markese 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 Markese

The surname Markese originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "marchese," which means "marquis" or a nobleman of high rank. The name was likely given to someone who held such a title or who served in the household of a marquis.

The earliest recorded instances of the Markese surname can be found in documents from the 13th century in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It is believed that the name may have originated from place names like Marche, a region in central Italy, or Marchesa, a town in Piedmont.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Markese was a prominent merchant and banker in Florence. He was involved in financing various projects and contributed to the city's economic growth during that period.

During the Renaissance, the Markese family produced several notable figures, including the artist and architect Antonio Markese (1499-1569). He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Markese (1728-1804) was a renowned Italian composer and violinist. He served as the court musician for the King of Naples and composed numerous operas and chamber works.

Another notable figure with the Markese surname was the Italian politician and lawyer Vincenzo Markese (1810-1892). He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

The Markese surname has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Spain and Portugal, where it may have been introduced through Italian migration or trade connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Markese

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

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 Markese 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 Markese 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 Markese was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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