Markman

Markman Meaning & Origin

About Markman
The surname Markman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "markman," meaning "border guard" or "watchman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were responsible for guarding or patrolling the borders of a town or territory. Over time, the surname Markman has evolved and may also have been adopted by people who lived near a border or had some association with border-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Markman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Markman: 1,135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Markman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Markman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M062505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrkmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Markman in Braille

Here's how to represent Markman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Markman in braille

How to sign the name Markman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Markman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Markman in sign language

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