Marks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Marks Name Meaning: This is a patronymic variant of the given name 'Mark',from Latin 'Marcus'. Its possible the name may also be topographical for someone who lived by a border district or boundary.

The form 'Marcus' is believed to derive from 'mars',roman 'God' of war. The name was largely spread due to St.Mark the preacher & author of the second gospel.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Marks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Marks family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 445
Agricultural Labourer 128
House Servant 74
Labourer 50
At Home 45
Farm Labourer 37
Ag Lab 32
Servant 29
Lace Maker 28
Tailor 27
Dress Maker 25
Laundress 23
Copper Miner 22
General Servant 18
Carpenter 18
Glover 16
Pauper 15
Baker 14
Sawyer 14
Farm Servant 14
Mason 13
Errand Boy 13
Shoe Maker 13
Miner 12
Assistant 11

Marks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Marks 100% 44,248
2 Markes 83% 1,457
3 Marx 60% 431
4 Morks 80% 153

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