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

Marchesseault, 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 Marchesseault surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchesseault in America

Marchesseault is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchesseault surname appeared 260 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 Marchesseault.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchesseault 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 Marchesseault

The surname Marchesseault has its origins in France, tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the old French word "marchis," which means "frontier" or "border." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near a border or frontier region.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. The suffix "-eault" or "-ault" in Marchesseault is indicative of a diminutive form, potentially suggesting a connection to a smaller frontier area or a specific occupation related to border control or management.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marchesseault can be found in the Château de Vincennes archives, dated around 1275. This document mentions a certain Jean Marchesseault, who was a landowner in the region of Normandy. The spelling variations at the time included "Marchissault" and "Marchisseault."

In the 14th century, the name appears in several manuscripts from the Champagne region of France. One notable mention is in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Pierre-aux-Monts" from 1378, which refers to a Pierre Marchesseault, a local nobleman and landowner.

The Marchesseault name also has a strong presence in the historical records of Brittany, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and proximity to the English Channel. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named François Marchesseault (1525-1598) was a respected merchant and shipowner based in the port city of Saint-Malo.

Another notable individual bearing this surname was Jacques Marchesseault (1642-1712), a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV during the Nine Years' War. He was known for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Dutch and Spanish forces.

In the 18th century, the Marchesseault family established itself in the region of Normandy, particularly in the town of Rouen. One member, Marie-Antoinette Marchesseault (1776-1842), gained recognition as a talented composer and musician during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era.

It is worth noting that the Marchesseault name has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout France, such as the village of Marchesseault in the department of Manche, and the hamlet of Les Marchesseaults in the department of Calvados.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchesseault

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Marchesseault, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!