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

Dumarce, 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 Dumarce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumarce in America

Dumarce is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumarce surname appeared 200 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 Dumarce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumarce 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 Dumarce

The surname Dumarce has its origins in France, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "marce," which referred to a marshy or swampy area. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, given to individuals who lived near or worked in marshy regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dumarce can be found in the medieval documents of the Normandy region in northern France, dating back to the 12th century. These records mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "de Marce" and "du Marce," indicating their connection to specific locations or settlements.

In the 13th century, the name Dumarce appeared in the Livre des Métiers, a registry of trades and professions in Paris. This entry suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in occupations related to marshlands or wetland areas, such as fishing or reed harvesting.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Jacques Dumarce (1520-1592) was a prominent lawyer and magistrate in the French city of Rouen. His legal expertise and influential role in local governance contributed to the recognition of the Dumarce name within the region.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie Dumarce (1678-1745), a French philanthropist and benefactor. She established several charitable institutions and endowments in her hometown of Lille, leaving a lasting legacy that bore her family's name.

In the 18th century, the Dumarce surname gained prominence in the literary world with the works of the poet and playwright Pierre-François Dumarce (1725-1801). His plays and poetry were well-received during his time, adding cultural significance to the family name.

The Dumarce name can also be traced to the Brittany region of France, where it was associated with the village of Marce-sur-Rance. Records from the 17th century mention families with the surname Dumarce residing in this area, suggesting a potential geographic origin for some branches of the lineage.

Throughout history, the Dumarce surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Dumarse, Dumarchez, and Dumarcé, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core elements of the name, derived from the Old French words "du" and "marce," have remained consistent across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumarce

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

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

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