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

Marchus, 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 Marchus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchus in America

Marchus is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchus surname appeared 158 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 Marchus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchus 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 Marchus

The surname Marchus has its origins in early medieval England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "marc," meaning boundary or border, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to individuals living near a territorial boundary or border region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marchus can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book lists several individuals with the surname Marchus, primarily concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Marchus appeared in various historical records, such as court rolls, tax records, and parish registers. One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Marchus, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century.

As the centuries passed, the name Marchus underwent several spelling variations, including Marchis, Marchys, and Marchius. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, records show that the Marchus family held lands and estates in the county of Hertfordshire. One prominent member of this family was William Marchus (1525-1598), a successful merchant and landowner who served as a member of the local gentry.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Colonel Thomas Marchus (1610-1676) is recorded as having fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was later granted lands in Warwickshire for his service.

Other notable individuals with the surname Marchus include Sir Henry Marchus (1745-1822), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars, and Elizabeth Marchus (1785-1862), a renowned author and poet who gained recognition for her romantic novels and verse.

Throughout its long history, the surname Marchus has remained relatively uncommon, yet it has persisted in various regions of England, reflecting the enduring legacy of its medieval origins and the individuals who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchus

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

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

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