2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Markosky
An East Slavic surname derived from a personal name meaning "from Mars" or "Martian".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Markosky. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Markosky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Markosky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Markosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Markosky
The surname Markosky is of Slavic origin, with its roots tracing back to the regions of Eastern Europe, particularly present-day Ukraine and Russia. This surname emerged during the medieval period, when naming conventions were heavily influenced by occupations, locations, and physical characteristics.
One possible origin of the name Markosky can be linked to the Slavic word "mark," meaning "boundary" or "border." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or near the border regions, acting as guards or officials responsible for maintaining the territorial boundaries.
Another theory proposes that Markosky is derived from the personal name "Mark," which was a common Christian name in the region. The suffix "-osky" or "-sky" was often added to personal names to denote familial lineage or place of origin.
Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention individuals bearing the name Markosky in various contexts. For instance, a document from the Novgorod Republic in 1587 refers to a merchant named Ivan Markosky, who traded in furs and other goods. Additionally, church records from the town of Smolensk in 1642 list a landowner named Andrei Markosky.
One notable bearer of the Markosky surname was Mikhail Markosky (1745-1819), a renowned Russian architect renowned for his work on the Tsarskoe Selo Palace in St. Petersburg. His designs showcased the opulent Baroque and Neoclassical styles favored by the Russian nobility of the time.
In the 19th century, the Markosky name gained recognition through the literary works of Fyodor Markosky (1812-1888), a celebrated Russian novelist and poet. His novels, which explored the social and political landscapes of imperial Russia, garnered widespread acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of writers.
Another historical figure of note was Anatoly Markosky (1876-1942), a prominent Russian military officer who served in both the Russian Imperial Army and the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. His strategic leadership and tactical acumen earned him respect from his contemporaries and a place in the annals of Russian military history.
As the centuries passed, the Markosky surname spread beyond its Eastern European roots, with families carrying this name settling in various parts of the world, including North America and Western Europe. While the exact origins of the name may remain a subject of scholarly debate, the Markosky surname has left an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of global cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Markosky
Among Census respondents with the surname Markosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Markosky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Markosky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 108
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Markosky
Markosky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-13 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,562 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,753 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 20,562 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,753 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Markosky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #147,954 | -1.2% |
| Count | 113 | 112 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Markosky bearers went from 113 to 112 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,753 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,954.
FAQ
Markosky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Markosky?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Markosky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Markosky?
Markosky ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Markosky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Markosky.
Has Markosky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Markosky went from 113 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Markosky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Markosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Markosky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Markosky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Markosky (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Markosky mean?
An East Slavic surname derived from a personal name meaning "from Mars" or "Martian". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Markosky (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Markosky?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Markosky is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.