Markow (surname)

Markow is a surname of primarily German and Slavic origin.

Origin and Meaning:

• German: It is a variant of the German surname Markov, which itself is derived from the given name Markus (Mark). Markus originates from the Latin "Marcus," which is often associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. The addition of "-ow" or "-ov" is a common suffix used to denote "son of" or "descendant of" in Slavic languages. Thus, Markow may indicate "son of Mark."
• Slavic: It is prevalent in Slavic countries, particularly in Eastern Europe. Similar to the German origin, it functions as a patronymic, denoting descent from an individual named Mark or Marko. The spelling variations (Markow, Markov, Markoff, Marković, etc.) reflect linguistic differences across various Slavic regions.

Distribution:

The surname Markow (and its variants) is found throughout Europe, North America, and other regions due to migration patterns. Concentrations are often found in countries with significant German and Slavic populations.

Notable People (with variants of the name):

• Andrey Markov (Russian mathematician, known for his work on stochastic processes, specifically Markov chains).
• Numerous other individuals with the surname or variants (Markov, Markoff, Marković, etc.) exist in various fields, including science, arts, sports, and politics.

Variations:

Common variations of the surname include:

• Markov
• Markoff
• Marković
• Markovich
• Markowicz
• Marcus
• Marks

See Also:

• Patronymic surname
• Markov chain