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

Marchica, 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 Marchica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchica in America

Marchica is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchica surname appeared 244 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 Marchica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchica 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 Marchica

The surname Marchica has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marca," which means "boundary" or "borderland." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a territorial border or in a borderland region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marchica can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the year 1345. The name appears in reference to a certain "Giovanni Marchica," although little is known about this individual's life and circumstances.

In the 15th century, the name Marchica gained prominence in the region of Veneto, particularly in the city of Venice. During this period, a family bearing the name Marchica is mentioned in several records related to maritime trade and commerce. It is believed that this family may have been involved in the lucrative business of transporting goods across territorial borders, possibly lending further credence to the name's geographical connotations.

One notable figure from this era was Marco Marchica, a Venetian merchant who lived between 1430 and 1492. He is known for his extensive trade ventures across the Mediterranean, and his name appears in various commercial documents of the time.

In the 16th century, the Marchica surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. During this period, a prominent individual named Girolamo Marchica (1520-1589) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Prospero in Reggio Emilia.

Another notable bearer of the Marchica name was Lucrezia Marchica (1570-1632), a renowned painter from the city of Ferrara. Her works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from classical mythology, were highly regarded during her lifetime and can still be found in various Italian art collections today.

Over the centuries, variations of the Marchica surname emerged, such as Marchichi, Marchicchi, and Marchicco. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and local pronunciations. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Marchica di Ravenna, a small town located in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchica

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

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

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