Tamarkin is a Jewish surname, common among families of Russian-Jewish descent, and is believed to be from the Hebrew name Tamar (Hebrew: תמר‬), and can refer to: Jacob Tamarkin (1888–1945), a Russian-American mathematician. Jeff Tamarkin (b. 1952), an editor, author and historian specializing in music and popular culture. Rosa Tamarkina (1920–1950) pianist Jewish surnames