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

Marksberry, 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 Marksberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marksberry in America

Marksberry is the 24499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marksberry surname appeared 1,021 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 Marksberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marksberry 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 Marksberry

The surname Marksberry is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from a combination of the personal name Mark and the Old English word "burh," meaning a fortified dwelling or town. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a fortified settlement associated with someone named Mark.

The earliest known records of the name Marksberry date back to the 13th century in various forms, such as Markesburgh and Markesbyri. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time due to regional dialects and variations in scribal recordings.

One of the earliest documented individuals with a similar name was John de Markesbyri, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1273. Another notable figure was William de Markesburgh, who appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name began to stabilize closer to its modern form. In 1587, a record from the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, mentioned a John Marksberry. Around the same period, the Marksberry family was also documented as residing in the county of Derbyshire.

One notable individual with the surname Marksberry was Edward Marksberry, born in 1642 in Nottinghamshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate in his community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Marksberry, born in 1701 in Leicestershire. She was an accomplished author and poet, known for her works of religious poetry published in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Marksberry family had spread to various parts of England, as well as to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Marksberry, born in 1826 in Warwickshire. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to various charitable organizations.

As the name spread, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the early 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname Marksberry was William Marksberry, born in 1892 in Oxfordshire. He was a renowned explorer and writer, known for his accounts of his travels across Africa and Asia.

Throughout its history, the surname Marksberry has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, authors, businessmen, and explorers. While the exact origins of the name may remain uncertain, its evolution and spread across the centuries reflect the rich tapestry of human history and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marksberry

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

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

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