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

Marcoux, 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 Marcoux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcoux in America

Marcoux is the 12399th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcoux surname appeared 2,507 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marcoux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcoux 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 Marcoux

The surname Marcoux originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "marcou," which translates to "little market" or "small marketplace." The earliest records of the name date back to the 11th century, when it was spelled "Marcou."

During the Middle Ages, the Marcoux family was prominent in the area around the town of Rouen, where they were known as landowners and merchants. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in a charter from the year 1195, which refers to a certain Raoul Marcoux, who owned a parcel of land near the village of Petit-Couronne.

As the name spread throughout Normandy and other parts of France, it underwent various spelling changes, including "Marcault," "Marcaut," and eventually settling on the modern form, "Marcoux." In the 13th century, a branch of the family established itself in the region of Anjou, where they were recorded as owners of a small market town called Marcouville.

One notable bearer of the Marcoux name was Étienne Marcoux, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1380 in the village of Marcouville and gained recognition for his bravery in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Another prominent figure was Jean Marcoux, a wealthy merchant from Rouen who lived during the 16th century and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

In the 17th century, the Marcoux family expanded their influence to other parts of Europe, with some members settling in the Low Countries and even crossing the Atlantic to establish themselves in the French colonies of North America. One such individual was Pierre Marcoux, who was born in 1642 in the village of Petit-Couronne and later became one of the first settlers in the Canadian province of Quebec.

Another notable bearer of the Marcoux name was François Marcoux, a French explorer and cartographer who lived in the late 18th century. He was born in 1752 in the town of Honfleur and is best known for his expeditions to the Caribbean, where he mapped several islands and contributed to the advancement of nautical knowledge.

Throughout its history, the Marcoux surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, landowners, soldiers, explorers, and cartographers. While its origins can be traced back to the small marketplaces of medieval Normandy, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark in different fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcoux

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

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

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