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

March, 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 March surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of March in America

March is the 3344th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The March surname appeared 10,719 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname March.

We can also compare 2010 data for March 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 March

The surname March originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "mearc," meaning a boundary or frontier. This name was likely given to someone who lived near a territorial boundary or worked as a keeper of the marches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Merche." This entry suggests that the name was well-established in parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de la Merche" and "atte Merche," indicating a connection to a specific place or location. Some of these place names may have been derived from the Old English word "mearc," while others could have been influenced by the Norman French term "marche," meaning a border region.

Notable individuals with the surname March include:

1. Roger de la Marche (c. 1238-1322), an English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

2. Edmund March (c. 1459-1510), an English scholar and author who wrote on astronomy and astrology.

3. John March (c. 1612-1657), an English military officer who served in the English Civil War and was known for his bravery in battle.

4. Francis Andrew March (1825-1911), an American philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of comparative grammar.

5. Noel Gilroy Annan, Baron March (1916-2000), a British military officer, academic, and public servant who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of London and the Provost of University College London.

The surname March has a rich history and has been associated with various regions and occupations throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the concept of territorial boundaries, which has shaped its evolution and usage over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name March

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

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

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