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

DeMarcos, 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 DeMarcos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMarcos in America

DeMarcos is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMarcos surname appeared 196 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 DeMarcos.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMarcos 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 DeMarcos

The surname DeMarcos is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It originated in the northern region of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Marcus," which was a common Roman name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DeMarcos can be found in a manuscript from the city of Bologna, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni DeMarcos," who was a landowner in the region. The name was also found in various other medieval records and documents from the region, with variations in spelling such as "de Marcos," "dei Marcos," and "de Marchi."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Genoa, where a family of merchants bearing the name DeMarcos was prominent in the city's trade and commerce. One notable member of this family was Luca DeMarcos (1325-1401), a successful merchant and financier who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the name DeMarcos gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio DeMarcos (1458-1522), a renowned painter and architect from the city of Siena. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the name was associated with the Italian explorer and navigator, Girolamo DeMarcos (1623-1691). He was among the first Europeans to explore the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and his expedition contributed significantly to the mapping of the region.

Another notable figure with the surname DeMarcos was Giuseppe DeMarcos (1778-1842), an Italian composer and musician from the city of Naples. He composed numerous operas and symphonies, and his works were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

Throughout the centuries, the surname DeMarcos has been carried by many individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, science, and politics. While the name may have evolved and adapted over time, its Italian roots and rich history continue to be celebrated and remembered.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMarcos

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

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 DeMarcos 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 DeMarcos 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 DeMarcos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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