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

Markova, 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 Markova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Markova in America

Markova is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Markova surname appeared 175 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 Markova.

The history of the last name Markova

The surname Markova is of Russian origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian given name "Mark," which itself comes from the Latin "Marcus," meaning "of Mars" or "consecrated to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Markova is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding the possessive suffix "-ov" or "-ova" (feminine form) to the name of the father or ancestor. This practice was common in many Slavic cultures, including Russia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Markova surname can be found in the "Razryadnaya Kniga" (Service Register Book) from the late 16th century, which documented military and government appointments in Muscovy (the Grand Duchy of Moscow).

The Markova surname has ties to several historical figures, including Yelena Markova (1834-1910), a Russian actress renowned for her performances in the Maly Theatre in Moscow. Another notable bearer of the name was Alicia Markova (1910-1986), an English prima ballerina and choreographer of Russian descent, who was widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers of the 20th century.

Historically, variations of the Markova surname have been associated with certain place names, such as the village of Markovka in the Bryansk region of Russia, which may have contributed to the surname's origins.

Other notable individuals with the Markova surname include:

1. Nadezhda Markova (1907-1983), a Soviet actress and People's Artist of the USSR.
2. Tatiana Markova (born 1976), a Russian former gymnast and Olympic gold medalist.
3. Mariya Markova (1834-1907), a Russian philanthropist and patron of the arts.
4. Georgi Markov (1929-1978), a Bulgarian dissident writer and playwright, known for his assassination by an alleged KGB agent using a poisoned umbrella.
5. Olga Markova (1925-2015), a Russian prima ballerina and teacher.

These examples illustrate the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with the Markova surname, which has roots spanning centuries and transcending geographical boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Markova

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

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 Markova 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.

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

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