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 1,211
Agricultural Labourer 118
Tailor 69
Domestic Servant 62
Dress Maker 62
Labourer 51
General Labourer 48
Tailoress 47
Carpenter 37
General Servant 36
Laundress 31
Farm Labourer 28
Lace Maker 26
Baker 23
Coal Miner 21
General Servant Domestic 19
Farm Servant Indoor 18
General Dealer 17
Cabinet Maker 16
Clerk 16
Gardener 16
Annuitant 15
Machinist 15
Mason 15
Charwoman 14

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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