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

Markland, 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 Markland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Markland in America

Markland is the 11179th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Markland surname appeared 2,829 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 Markland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Markland 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 Markland

The surname Markland originated in England during the late medieval period, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mearc" meaning boundary or border, and "land" referring to a region or territory. This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially borne by individuals who lived in or owned lands near the borders or boundaries of a particular area.

One of the earliest known references to the Markland surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a certain William Markland, who was likely one of the first individuals to bear this surname.

In the 14th century, records show the presence of the Markland family in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1379, list a Robert de Markland among the landowners and taxpayers of the region.

During the Tudor period, the Markland surname gained more prominence, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such figure was John Markland, a poet and playwright born in the late 15th century, whose works were highly regarded in his time.

In the 17th century, the Markland family had established roots in Lancashire, where they owned lands and estates. One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Robert Markland (1620-1697), a wealthy landowner and magistrate who played an active role in local affairs.

Another notable figure with the Markland surname was Thomas Markland (1619-1694), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of York. He was widely recognized for his contributions to biblical studies and his extensive knowledge of ancient languages.

As the Markland family continued to spread across different regions of England, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Markeland, Marklen, and Marklin. These variations likely resulted from local dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

Throughout its long history, the Markland surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, scholars, clergy, and artists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a lasting legacy in the annals of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Markland

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

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

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