Marcelle last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Marcelle

Of French origin, a feminine form of the Germanic name Marcus or Martin.

Marcelle, 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 Marcelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcelle in America

Marcelle is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcelle surname appeared 759 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 Marcelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcelle 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 30701 30791 -0.29%
Count 759 714 6.11%
Proportion per 100k 0.26 0.26 0.00%

The history of the last name Marcelle

The surname Marcelle has its origins in France, with records dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Marcellus," which was a diminutive form of the Roman family name "Marcus." This name was widely used throughout ancient Rome and later spread across Europe during the Roman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcelle can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The record mentions a landowner named Marcellus, which likely evolved into the surname Marcelle over time.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various regions of France, particularly in the northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, indicating a certain social status and influence during that era.

The surname Marcelle has also been linked to several place names in France, such as Marcellaz, Marcellois, and Marcellange, suggesting that some bearers of the name may have adopted it based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Marcelle throughout history include:

  1. Pierre Marcelle (1575-1638), a French poet and playwright known for his works in the Baroque literary style.
  2. Jean-Baptiste Marcelle (1673-1736), a French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Palais-Royal.
  3. Marie-Anne Marcelle (1718-1798), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of comets and planetary motion.
  4. Édouard Marcelle (1819-1890), a French general who played a crucial role in the Franco-Prussian War and the defense of Paris.
  5. Lucien Marcelle (1876-1945), a French artist and sculptor renowned for his avant-garde works and involvement in the Cubist movement.

While the surname Marcelle has its roots in France, it has also been adopted and adapted in other regions over time, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of various populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcelle

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

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 Marcelle was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 41.90% 318
Non-Hispanic Black Only 52.44% 398
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 1.58% 12
Hispanic Origin 3.56% 27

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 Marcelle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 41.90% 45.24% -7.67%
Black 52.44% 49.02% 6.74%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)% (S)%
Two or More Races 1.58% 3.50% -75.59%
Hispanic 3.56% 1.54% 79.22%

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

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