Mark Betz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mark Betz — of Mars
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mark Betz is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Mark is a masculine given name of Latin origin. From the Latin Marcus, possibly derived from the Roman god Mars or from mas (male). One of the four evangelists. The surname Betz: Albert Betz (1885–1968), physicist Anton Betz (1893–1984), German journalist and publisher Claire Betz (1921–2014), part-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies Don Betz, university president Franz Betz (1835–1900), opera singer Georg Betz (1903–1945), military officer Gregor Betz (born 1948), swimmer Hans Dieter Betz (born 1931), scholar of religion Hans-Dieter Betz (born 1940), physicist Matthew Betz (1881–1938), actor Pauline Betz (1919–2011), tennis player Vladimir Betz (1834–1894), scientist Wim Betz (1943–2019), physician Mark is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mark reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mark

Meaning: of Mars

Latin

From the Latin Marcus, possibly derived from the Roman god Mars or from mas (male). One of the four evangelists.

Surname: Betz

English

Albert Betz (1885–1968), physicist Anton Betz (1893–1984), German journalist and publisher Claire Betz (1921–2014), part-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies Don Betz, university president Franz Betz (1835–1900), opera singer Georg Betz (1903–1945), military officer Gregor Betz (born 1948), swimmer Hans Dieter Betz (born 1931), scholar of religion Hans-Dieter Betz (born 1940), physicist Matthew Betz (1881–1938), actor Pauline Betz (1919–2011), tennis player Vladimir Betz (1834–1894), scientist Wim Betz (1943–2019), physician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mark is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 15%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mark by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Mark has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Marco
  • Marcos
  • Marc
  • Marek
  • Marko

Notable People Named Mark Betz

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mark Betz:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mark?
The first name Mark originates from Latin. From the Latin Marcus, possibly derived from the Roman god Mars or from mas (male). One of the four evangelists.
When was Mark most popular?
The name Mark reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Betz?
The surname Betz originates from English. Albert Betz (1885–1968), physicist Anton Betz (1893–1984), German journalist and publisher Claire Betz (1921–2014), part-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies Don Betz, university president Franz Betz (1835–1900), opera singer Georg Betz (1903–1945), military officer Gregor Betz (born 1948), swimmer Hans Dieter Betz (born 1931), scholar of religion Hans-Dieter Betz (born 1940), physicist Matthew Betz (1881–1938), actor Pauline Betz (1919–2011), tennis player Vladimir Betz (1834–1894), scientist Wim Betz (1943–2019), physician
What are the origins of the name Mark Betz?
The name Mark Betz combines two different traditions: the first name Mark has Latin roots, while the surname Betz originates from English.
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