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

Marcom, 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 Marcom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcom in America

Marcom is the 44193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcom surname appeared 487 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 Marcom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcom 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 Marcom

The surname MARCOM is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "marcon" or "marcon," which means "merchant" or "trader." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages when trade and commerce were flourishing in France.

MARCOM first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, particularly in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It was associated with families involved in mercantile activities or those who resided in areas known for trade and commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARCOM can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Marcon" who was a merchant from the town of Caen in Normandy.

In the 13th century, the name MARCOM began to appear in other regions of France, as merchants and traders traveled and settled in different parts of the country. The variations "Marcomb" and "Marcombe" were also commonly used during this period.

One notable figure bearing the name MARCOM was Jean Marcom (1490-1562), a wealthy merchant and financier from Lyon. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in the city's financial affairs.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Étienne Marcom (1628-1703), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in North America. He is credited with establishing trading posts along the Great Lakes region and fostering relationships with Native American tribes.

In the 17th century, the name MARCOM was also found in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, particularly in the town of Angers. The Angers municipal archives contain records of a family named Marcom who owned vineyards and were involved in the local wine trade.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Marcom family migrated to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where they established successful sugar plantations. One notable member of this family was Pierre-François Marcom (1734-1812), a prominent plantation owner and active participant in the island's colonial government.

Throughout history, the surname MARCOM has been closely associated with trade, commerce, and entrepreneurial pursuits, reflecting its origins and the occupations of many individuals who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcom

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

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

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