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
Tailor 93
Living On Own Means 77
General Labourer 69
Dress Maker 65
Tailoress 64
General Servant Domestic 49
Scholar 37
Cook Domestic 34
Farmer 28
Carpenter 26
Domestic Servant 25
Cabinet Maker 22
House Maid Domestic 22
Laundress Wash 21
Agricultural Labourer 21
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 18
Boot Maker 17
Gardener Domestic 17
Housemaid Domestic 17
Charwoman 16
Servant Domestic 16
Commercial Clerk 14
Dressmaker 14
House Painter 12
At School 12

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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