2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marcouillier
A surname likely of French origin referring to a maker or seller of quills or feather pens.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Marcouillier. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marcouillier 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Marcouillier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcouillier, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marcouillier
The surname Marcouillier has its origins in France, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "marcouillier," which referred to a church warden or a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of a parish church.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of medieval documents from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain Radulfus Marcouillier, who was likely a church warden in the region of Chartres.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the archives of the city of Amiens, where a family by the name of Marcouillier is mentioned as owning land and property. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and status in the area.
During the 16th century, the name is found in various records from the regions of Picardy and Normandy. One notable individual was Jean Marcouillier, born in 1542 in Rouen, who was a respected lawyer and legal scholar.
In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the city of Paris, where a merchant named Pierre Marcouillier (1621-1689) is mentioned as being involved in the textile trade.
Another significant figure was François Marcouillier (1720-1789), a prominent architect from the city of Lille, who was responsible for designing several notable buildings and churches in the region.
As the name spread across France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. One notable individual from more recent history was Henri Marcouillier (1885-1967), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
Throughout its history, the surname Marcouillier has been associated with various occupations and professions, from church administrators and legal scholars to merchants and architects. While its origins can be traced back to the role of a church warden, the name has taken on a broader significance and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marcouillier
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcouillier, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Marcouillier 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 Marcouillier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marcouillier
Marcouillier 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,242 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,465 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Down 1,242 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,465 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 Marcouillier 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 | #147,253 | #142,788 | 3.0% |
| Count | 112 | 119 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marcouillier bearers went from 112 to 119 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,465 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #142,788.
FAQ
Marcouillier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marcouillier?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Marcouillier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Marcouillier?
Marcouillier ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Marcouillier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Marcouillier.
Has Marcouillier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marcouillier went from 112 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Marcouillier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcouillier, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Marcouillier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marcouillier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Marcouillier (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 Marcouillier mean?
A surname likely of French origin referring to a maker or seller of quills or feather pens. 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 Marcouillier (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 share the surname Marcouillier?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.