2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marchion
An Italian surname derived from the medieval landed title of "marchese" (marquis).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Marchion. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marchion surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Marchion in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marchion, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marchion
The surname Marchion has its origins in the medieval Italian region of Veneto, specifically in the city of Venice. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marchese," which means "marquis" or "marquess," a noble title held by those who governed the border regions or "marches" of medieval Europe.
During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Marchion family gained prominence in Venetian society, with members holding influential positions within the city's aristocracy and mercantile class. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from 1287, which mentions a Giovanni Marchion, a wealthy merchant and landowner in the Venetian lagoon.
The Marchion name is also found in historical records from the nearby city of Padua, where a branch of the family settled in the 14th century. In 1372, a Bartolomeo Marchion was appointed as a member of the city's governing council, a testament to the family's standing within the region.
Over the centuries, the Marchion name became associated with several notable figures. In the 15th century, Alessandro Marchion (1428-1492) was a renowned scholar and philosopher, known for his works on ethics and political theory. His treatise, "De Republica Veneta," provided a critical analysis of the Venetian republic's governance.
Another notable Marchion was Girolamo Marchion (1560-1629), a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several prominent buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Grimani and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
In the realm of literature, the name Marchion is linked to the Italian poet and playwright, Carlo Marchion (1677-1745), whose works were celebrated for their wit and satire. His play, "La Villeggiatura," gained particular acclaim for its comedic portrayal of Venetian society.
During the Renaissance period, the Marchion family continued to hold influential positions in Venetian society. In 1521, a Martino Marchion served as the Doge of Venice, the highest elected official in the city-state, a role that highlights the family's enduring prominence.
Beyond Italy, the Marchion name can be traced to other parts of Europe, where variants such as Marchioni and Marchione emerged. In France, the Marchion family established a presence in the region of Provence, with records dating back to the 16th century.
While the Marchion surname has its roots in medieval Italy, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural, intellectual, and artistic traditions in their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marchion
Among Census respondents with the surname Marchion, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Marchion bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marchion surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marchion
Marchion appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 18,675 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+12 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,937 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 18,675 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 11,937 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marchion surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #146,495 | 7.5% |
| Count | 102 | 114 | 11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marchion bearers went from 102 to 114 (+11.8% change). The surname moved up 11,937 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #146,495.
FAQ
Marchion surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marchion?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Marchion. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Marchion?
Marchion ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Marchion. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Marchion.
Has Marchion become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marchion went from 102 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 12 (+11.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Marchion?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marchion, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marchion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marchion appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marchion (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marchion mean?
An Italian surname derived from the medieval landed title of "marchese" (marquis). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marchion (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Marchion?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Marchion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.