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

Marca, 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 Marca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marca in America

Marca is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marca surname appeared 385 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 Marca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marca 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 Marca

The surname Marca originates from Spain, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "marca," which means "border" or "frontier." This suggests that the name may have originated among those living in or near the borderlands of medieval Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marca surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appears in documents from the 13th century. During this time, the Marca family was involved in the ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes between the Christian kingdoms of Spain and the Moorish rulers.

In the 14th century, the name can be traced to the province of Aragon, where a notable figure named Juan Marca served as a military commander during the reign of King Pedro IV. Juan Marca played a significant role in the Aragonese campaigns against the Kingdom of Castile, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the centuries progressed, the Marca surname spread throughout Spain and beyond. In the 16th century, historical records mention a Pedro Marca, born in 1594, who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He served as the Archbishop of Toulouse in France and made significant contributions to the study of canon law and ecclesiastical history.

Another prominent individual bearing the Marca surname was José Marca y Bovia, born in 1689 in Valencia, Spain. He was a celebrated painter and artist, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Spain and Europe.

In the 19th century, a distinguished figure named Mariano Marca y Montañés, born in 1812 in Seville, rose to prominence as a politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and played a crucial role in the drafting of the Spanish Constitution of 1876.

Over the centuries, the Marca surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from military service to academia, art, and politics. While the exact origins of the name may be obscured by time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Spain and its borderlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marca

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

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

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