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

Marble, 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 Marble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marble in America

Marble is the 5940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marble surname appeared 5,796 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Marble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marble 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 Marble

The surname Marble originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English words "mere" meaning "pool" and "byrl" meaning "well" or "spring." It likely referred to someone who lived near a body of water or a well.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Marble dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Merebyrl." This suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Merbyrl," "Mereburle," and "Marburl." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Marble, a wealthy merchant from Gloucestershire, who lived in the late 14th century. He was documented as owning several properties and businesses in the city of Bristol.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name began to converge towards its modern form, "Marble." This was likely influenced by the association with the material, marble, which was highly valued for its use in architecture and sculpture.

Another prominent figure with the surname Marble was Sir John Marble, a member of the English gentry in the 17th century. He was a landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in Oxfordshire.

During the 18th century, the name Marble spread across various regions of England, with notable bearers including Robert Marble, a successful businessman from Yorkshire, and William Marble, a renowned clockmaker from Cambridgeshire.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals such as Charles Marble, a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London, and Mary Marble, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the surname Marble has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from merchants and landowners to artisans and professionals. Its enduring presence in England reflects its deep roots in the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marble

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

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

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