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

Marchan, 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 Marchan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchan in America

Marchan is the 13843rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchan surname appeared 2,184 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marchan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchan 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 Marchan

The surname Marchan is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the Normandy region, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "marchand," which means "merchant" or "trader." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were individuals involved in commercial activities, potentially merchants or traders by profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marchan can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in England in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Marchant" and "Marchaunt," reflecting the evolution of language and spelling conventions over time.

During the Middle Ages, the Marchan family is believed to have been prominent in the Normandy region of France. Records indicate that a certain Jean Marchan, born around 1320, was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen. He is said to have played a significant role in the local trade and commerce of the area.

In the 15th century, the Marchan name gained prominence in England, particularly during the reign of King Henry VI (1422-1461). Historical documents mention a Sir William Marchan, born in 1410, who served as a knight and advisor to the king. He is noted for his participation in the Hundred Years' War against France and his contributions to the English court.

Another notable figure bearing the Marchan surname was Jacques Marchan, a French explorer and navigator born in 1575. He is credited with leading several expeditions to the Americas and establishing trade routes between France and the New World colonies.

In the 17th century, the Marchan family had a presence in the Netherlands, where a certain Pieter Marchan, born in 1620, was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Amsterdam. He is said to have established successful trade connections with various European and Asian markets.

As the name Marchan spread across different regions and countries, its spelling evolved further, giving rise to variations such as Marchant, Marchaunt, and Marchant. These variations can be found in historical records and documents throughout Europe and beyond.

It is important to note that while this information provides a general overview of the surname Marchan and its potential origins, the specific details and historical accuracy may vary depending on the availability and reliability of records from different time periods and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchan

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

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

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