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UK surname

Markovic

A surname of Slavic origin meaning "son of Marko".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Stroud and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Markovic is 204 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

2016

204 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Markovic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Markovic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Markovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Markovic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 128 #24,015
2001 modern 124 #24,114
2002 modern 134 #23,492
2003 modern 131 #23,553
2004 modern 134 #23,425
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 163 #20,789
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 161 #21,431
2009 modern 172 #20,950
2010 modern 195 #19,762
2011 modern 196 #19,538
2012 modern 197 #19,408
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 203 #19,504
2015 modern 200 #19,567
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Markovics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Stroud, Barnet, Watford and Hammersmith and Fulham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 001 Hackney
2 Stroud 005 Stroud
3 Barnet 038 Barnet
4 Watford 009 Watford
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 004 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Markovic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Markovic surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Markovic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Markovic, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Markovic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Markovic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Markovic is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Markovic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Markovic falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Markovic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Markovic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Markovic

The surname Markovic originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro. It dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the personal name Mark, which is a variant of the Roman name Marcus. The suffix "-vic" or "-ovic" is a common Slavic patronymic, meaning "son of."

Markovic was initially a descriptive name given to the son of a person named Mark. It was not uncommon for Slavic families to adopt such surnames as a way of distinguishing themselves from others in their community. Over time, the name became hereditary and passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markovic can be found in the Dubrovnik archives from the 15th century, where it appears in various legal documents and records. The city of Dubrovnik, located on the Adriatic coast, was an important trading center and a hub for Slavic cultures during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name Markovic is mentioned in the records of the Venetian Republic, which controlled parts of modern-day Croatia and Montenegro at the time. These records often referred to individuals from the Dalmatian region, where the name was particularly prevalent.

Some notable individuals with the surname Markovic throughout history include:

1. Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (1787-1864), a Serbian linguist, and scholar who played a pivotal role in reforming the Serbian language and establishing modern Serbian literature.

2. Petar Markovic (1928-2020), a Serbian writer and playwright known for his works that explored the complexities of human relationships and societal issues.

3. Slobodan Markovic (1806-1892), a Serbian military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Principality of Serbia in the mid-19th century.

4. Mihailo Markovic (1923-2010), a Serbian philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the field of Praxis philosophy, a Marxist humanist movement that emerged in Yugoslavia.

5. Radovan Markovic (1940-2022), a Serbian basketball player and coach who led the Yugoslav national team to multiple Olympic and World Championship titles in the 1960s and 1970s.

The surname Markovic has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout the Balkans, reflecting the widespread distribution of individuals bearing this name across the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Markovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Markovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Markovic a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Markovic surname mean?

A surname of Slavic origin meaning "son of Marko".

What does the Markovic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Markovic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.