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

Marky, 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 Marky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marky in America

Marky is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marky surname appeared 103 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 Marky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marky 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 Marky

The surname Marky is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mearc" and "ey," which together mean "boundary island" or "borderland." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to people who lived in an area near a border or along the edges of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marky can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1189, where a person named Gaufridus de Merkeye is mentioned. The spelling variation "Merkeye" reflects the name's evolution over time and its connection to the Old English root words.

In the 13th century, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1274 list a Walter de Markye, indicating the name's presence in that region during the medieval period. Another early reference comes from the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which mention a John Merky, further demonstrating the name's regional variations in spelling.

The name Marky has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Markyate in Hertfordshire, which was recorded as "Merkyate" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This connection suggests that the surname may have been derived from a particular location or area where the name-bearers resided.

Notable historical figures with the surname Marky include:

1. William Marky (c. 1495 - 1558), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire during the reign of Queen Mary I.
2. John Marky (c. 1520 - 1586), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the Elizabethan era.
3. Elizabeth Marky (c. 1570 - 1634), an English writer and translator known for her work on religious texts.
4. Thomas Marky (c. 1625 - 1692), a Presbyterian minister and author who served in various parishes in England and Scotland.
5. Robert Marky (c. 1680 - 1745), an English architect and surveyor responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.

While the surname Marky may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings across various regions, its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the concept of a boundary or borderland. The name has been documented in historical records for centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marky

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

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

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