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

Marchand, 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 Marchand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchand in America

Marchand is the 5275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchand surname appeared 6,610 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Marchand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchand 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 Marchand

The surname Marchand is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "marchand," which means "merchant" or "trader." This occupational surname emerged during the medieval period, likely referring to individuals involved in commerce and trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Marchand surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. Records from this period often feature variations in spelling, such as Marchant, Marchant, and Marchant.

One of the earliest known references to the Marchand name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and their holdings in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Marchant," suggesting that individuals with this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror to England.

In the 13th century, the Marchand name was associated with prominent figures in France, such as Étienne Marchand (c. 1220-1293), a French scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Arras. Another notable individual was Jean Marchand (c. 1265-1321), a French architect and master mason who contributed to the construction of the Cathedral of Rouen.

During the 16th century, the Marchand surname gained further recognition with individuals like Jacques Marchand (c. 1520-1584), a French merchant and explorer who established trade routes in the Caribbean and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to visit the Bahamas.

In the 17th century, André Marchand (1624-1700) was a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious works. He worked for the French court and contributed to the decorations of the Palace of Versailles.

The Marchand surname also has connections to various place names in France, such as Marchand-sur-Ille in Brittany, Marchand-Dessus in Franche-Comté, and Marchand-sur-Vienne in the Poitou region. These places may have served as geographic origins for some branches of the Marchand family.

Throughout history, the Marchand surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, traders, scholars, artists, and explorers. While the specific origins of each Marchand family may vary, the name's connection to the merchant class and the French language remains a common thread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchand

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

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

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