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

Marbley, 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 Marbley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marbley in America

Marbley is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marbley surname appeared 411 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 Marbley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marbley 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 Marbley

The surname Marbley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mere" meaning a lake or pond, and "ley" meaning a meadow or clearing, suggesting that the name may have originated from a location near a pond or lake in a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marbley can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1201, which mention a William de Merelea. This indicates that the name was in use in the early 13th century and may have been associated with a place name such as Mereley or Merelea.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Marley, Merley, and Merlay, indicating variations in spelling and pronunciation. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a Thomas de Merley, while the Hearth Tax records of Staffordshire from 1666 mention a John Marbley.

One notable bearer of the name Marbley was Sir John Marbley (1570-1638), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Warwick in the early 17th century. Another was William Marbley (1625-1692), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Marbley surname was found in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire. Notable individuals from this period include Thomas Marbley (1710-1782), a clergyman and author from Worcestershire, and Edward Marbley (1745-1819), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Gloucestershire.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Marbley continued to be present in various regions of England. One notable figure was John Marbley (1820-1892), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Birmingham who established a successful manufacturing company.

Throughout its history, the surname Marbley has been associated with various geographical locations, professions, and notable individuals, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marbley

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

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

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