2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Markovsky
A surname derived from a place name or topographic feature in Eastern Europe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Markovsky. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Markovsky 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Markovsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Markovsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Markovsky
The surname MARKOVSKY is of Slavic origin, derived from the personal name Marko, which itself is a derivative of the Latin name Marcus. The name is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Poland and Ukraine during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name MARKOVSKY can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various administrative and church records in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Jan Markovsky, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the village of Markowa, located in what is now southeastern Poland, during the late 15th century.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name MARKOVSKY became more widespread in the regions of Galicia, Volhynia, and Podolia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. The name was often associated with the Polish gentry and nobility, as well as with members of the clergy.
One notable bearer of the surname MARKOVSKY was Andrzej Markovsky (1572-1639), a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. Another prominent figure was Piotr Markovsky (1635-1701), a Polish Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name MARKOVSKY spread beyond the borders of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as individuals with this surname migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For example, Ivan Markovsky (1793-1868) was a Russian-born painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Russian history and folklore.
Another notable bearer of the MARKOVSKY surname was Stanisław Markovsky (1841-1911), a Polish-born writer and journalist who was active in the Polish independence movement of the late 19th century. He published several works on Polish history and culture, and was an influential figure in the Polish diaspora communities of Western Europe.
In the 20th century, the name MARKOVSKY continued to be found in various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in fields such as science, academia, and the arts. For instance, Mikhail Markovsky (1904-1992) was a Soviet mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of differential equations and mathematical physics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Markovsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Markovsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Markovsky 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 Markovsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Markovsky
Markovsky appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,268 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,268 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 Markovsky 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 | #154,907 | #151,639 | 2.1% |
| Count | 105 | 107 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Markovsky bearers went from 105 to 107 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,268 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #151,639.
FAQ
Markovsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Markovsky?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Markovsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Markovsky?
Markovsky ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Markovsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Markovsky.
Has Markovsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Markovsky went from 105 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Markovsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Markovsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Markovsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Markovsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Markovsky (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 Markovsky mean?
A surname derived from a place name or topographic feature in Eastern Europe. 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 Markovsky (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 have the last name Markovsky?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Markovsky on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.