Find out how popular the last name DeMarchis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeMarchis.

DeMarchis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeMarchis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMarchis in America

DeMarchis is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMarchis surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeMarchis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMarchis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeMarchis

The surname DEMARCHIS originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "de marchis," which translates to "of the borderlands" or "of the marches." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who resided in or were responsible for governing the border regions or marches between different territories.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEMARCHIS surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "De Marchis" and is associated with families residing in the city of Treviso and its surrounding areas.

The DEMARCHIS surname has also been linked to several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One such figure was Giovanni De Marchis, a renowned architect and sculptor born in Treviso in the late 15th century. His contributions included the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Venetian region.

Another notable individual with the DEMARCHIS surname was Girolamo De Marchis, a 16th-century Venetian diplomat and scholar. He served as an ambassador for the Republic of Venice and authored several works on history and philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the DEMARCHIS family established itself in the city of Udine, located in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. One prominent member of this branch was Carlo De Marchis, a jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in Udine during the late 1600s.

Moving into the 18th century, the DEMARCHIS surname gained recognition through the works of Vincenzo De Marchis, a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Trieste. His masterpieces can be found adorning the walls of churches and palaces throughout the region.

As the centuries progressed, the DEMARCHIS surname continued to spread across various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing this name contributing to diverse fields such as arts, literature, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMarchis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeMarchis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeMarchis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeMarchis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeMarchis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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