Marcil
French surname derived from the Latin "marcellus" meaning little warrior or young soldier.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,165 Americans carry the last name Marcil. That puts it at #25,037 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.34 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 294,210 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marcil surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.2K
1 in 294,210
Census rank
#25,037
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
992
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 992 bearers of the surname Marcil in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.34 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25037th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marcil
The surname MARCIL is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "marcil," which referred to a small hamlet or village. This name likely originated in rural areas of northern France, where many small settlements existed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARCIL can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region at that time.
In the 14th century, records show a Jacques MARCIL residing in the village of Évreux, located in the northern French province of Normandy. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the region during that era.
During the 16th century, the surname MARCIL appeared in various records throughout France. Notably, a Jean MARCIL was born in 1542 in the town of Châlons-en-Champagne, situated in the northeastern part of the country. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, establishing the family's presence in the region.
In the 17th century, a significant figure bearing the name MARCIL was Pierre MARCIL, born in 1612 in the village of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, near Rouen. He was a respected priest and theologian who authored several religious texts that were widely circulated during his lifetime.
Another notable individual with the surname MARCIL was Marie-Anne MARCIL, born in 1732 in the town of Vire, Normandy. She was a well-known artist and painter, renowned for her intricate portraits and landscape paintings, which are still exhibited in various museums across France.
As the name MARCIL spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. Records show individuals bearing this surname arriving in Canada and the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, further establishing the name's presence in these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marcil
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Marcil bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Marcil surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.4%
- Hispanic or Latino8.5%
- Black or African American2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1%
- Two or more races2.1%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Marcil surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,037 | #25,037 | 0.0% |
| Count | 992 | 992 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Marcil bearers went from 992 to 992 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #25,037 to #25,037.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Marcil
FAQ
Marcil surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Marcil?
The surname Marcil holds position #25,037 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,165 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.34 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Marcil surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcil, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Black (2.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.