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

Marchell, 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 Marchell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchell in America

Marchell is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchell surname appeared 166 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 Marchell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchell 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 Marchell

The surname Marchell has its origins in the medieval French language, derived from the Latin word "marculus," meaning a small hammer or mallet. This name can be traced back to the 11th century in the region of Normandy, France.

In the early Middle Ages, surnames often originated from occupations, and Marchell likely referred to a person who worked as a blacksmith or metalsmith, using small hammers in their trade. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to an individual with a particular skill or association with metalworking.

The earliest known record of the name Marchell appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholders and property conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a certain "Robertus Marchell" as a landowner in the county of Hampshire.

Over the centuries, the name Marchell has undergone various spelling variations, including Marchel, Marshell, and Marchelle, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of different areas. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Sir John Marchell (c. 1320-1375), an English knight and landowner from Sussex, who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
2. Nicolas Marchell (c. 1460-1525), a French theologian and scholar from Paris, known for his writings on medieval philosophy.
3. Beatrice Marchell (1570-1634), an Italian painter from Ferrara, renowned for her religious and mythological works.
4. William Marchell (1625-1687), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Taunton during the reign of Charles II.
5. Henri Marchell (1789-1865), a French military officer who served under Napoleon and participated in the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout history, the surname Marchell has been associated with various place names, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of its bearers. For example, the village of Marchellville in Normandy may have derived its name from early Marchell families in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchell

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

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

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