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

Marcotte, 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 Marcotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcotte in America

Marcotte is the 5838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcotte surname appeared 5,923 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Marcotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcotte 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 Marcotte

The surname Marcotte has its origins in France, where it first emerged as a locational name during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "marcot," which referred to a small thicket or grove of trees. This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or in a small wooded area.

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Marcot" or "Marcott." These variations can be found in various historical records from the Middle Ages, such as parish registers and censuses. One of the earliest known references to the name is in a document from the year 1236, which mentions a landowner named Hugues Marcot in the region of Normandy.

As the name spread across France, it evolved into its modern form of "Marcotte." This spelling became more common in the 16th and 17th centuries. During this period, several notable individuals bore the Marcotte surname. For example, Jean Marcotte (1510-1567) was a French magistrate and jurist who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris.

Another prominent figure was Étienne Marcotte (1619-1696), a French Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to New France (present-day Canada) in the 17th century. He was instrumental in establishing missions and converting indigenous people to Christianity in the region around Quebec.

In the 18th century, Jacques Marcotte (1728-1803) was a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Montréal, Quebec. He was known for his business acumen and his role in the local community.

As the name spread beyond France, it also took root in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. One notable bearer of the Marcotte name was Frédéric Marcotte (1886-1962), a Belgian artist and painter who was a prominent figure in the Flemish Expressionist movement.

Another individual of note was Marguerite Marcotte (1909-1992), a French-Canadian writer and journalist who was born in Quebec. She was known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of rural life and the experiences of women in French-Canadian society.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Marcotte. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and stories of those who carry it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcotte

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

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

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