2000
#43,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 472
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Markuson
A patronymic surname indicating the bearer was the son of someone named Mark.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 493 Americans carry the last name Markuson. That puts it at #52,161 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 695,242 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Markuson 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
493
1 in 695,242
Census rank
#52,161
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
430
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 430 bearers of the surname Markuson in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52161st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Markuson, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Markuson
The surname MARKUSON is of Scandinavian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era in the region now known as Sweden and Norway. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Markus," which itself originated from the Latin name "Marcus." This Latin name was popular in ancient Rome and is thought to be related to the Roman god of war, Mars.
The earliest recorded instances of the MARKUSON surname appear in Norwegian parish records from the 16th century. These early records often feature variations in spelling, such as "Marchusson" or "Marcussen." The surname likely evolved as a patronymic, with the suffix "-son" denoting "son of Markus."
In the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of historical Norwegian documents dating back to the 12th century, there are references to individuals bearing the MARKUSON name or similar spellings. One such individual was Erik Markusson, a Norwegian landowner mentioned in a document from 1325.
As the MARKUSON name spread throughout Scandinavia, it also found its way into other regions of Europe. In the 17th century, records show a Markus Markuson living in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where he worked as a merchant. Another notable figure was Johann Markuson, a German composer and organist born in 1662 in the city of Leipzig.
During the 19th century, as immigration from Scandinavia to North America increased, the MARKUSON name began to appear in records in the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Nils Markuson, a Norwegian immigrant who settled in Wisconsin in the 1840s and became a prominent farmer in the region.
Another individual of note was Ingrid Markuson, a Swedish-born actress and playwright who lived from 1857 to 1928. She gained recognition for her work in the theater scene of Stockholm and is considered a pioneer of Swedish drama.
Lastly, the MARKUSON name has been associated with several notable individuals in more recent history. One example is Hans Markuson, a Norwegian architect born in 1908, who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Oslo during the mid-20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Markuson
Among Census respondents with the surname Markuson, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Markuson 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 Markuson surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 394
- Two or more races4.7% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Markuson
Markuson 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
#44,500
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 483
+11 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 1,343 places
2020
#52,161
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 430
-53 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 7,661 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #43,157 | 472 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #44,500 | 483 | 0.16 | +11 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 1,343 places |
| 2020 | #52,161 | 430 | 0.14 | -53 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 7,661 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 Markuson 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 | #44,500 | #52,161 | -17.2% |
| Count | 483 | 430 | -11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.14 | -10.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Markuson bearers went from 483 to 430 (-11.0% change). The surname moved down 7,661 positions in the national ranking, going from #44,500 to #52,161.
FAQ
Markuson surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Markuson?
Name Census estimates that about 493 living Americans carry the surname Markuson. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 695,242 residents.
How common is Markuson?
Markuson ranks #52,161 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 430 people with the surname Markuson. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (493), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Markuson.
Has Markuson become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Markuson went from 483 recorded bearers to 430. That is a decrease of 53 (-11.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #44,500 to #52,161.
What does the Census say about the background of Markuson?
Among Census respondents with the surname Markuson, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Markuson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (394 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Markuson appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Two or More Races (4.7%), Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Markuson (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 Markuson mean?
A patronymic surname indicating the bearer was the son of someone named Mark. 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 Markuson (0.14 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 Americans have the surname Markuson?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.