2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Marcure
Of French origin, potentially derived from the name Mercury, the Roman god of trade and commerce.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Marcure. 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 Marcure 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 Marcure 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 Marcure, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.4%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marcure
The surname Marcure has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century, derived from the old French word "marcur," which means "merchant" or "trader." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals involved in commercial activities during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and property values in England conducted in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Marcurius," which is believed to be a Latin variation of the original French spelling.
In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jean Marcure, a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and owned several properties in the region.
During the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Marcuir," "Marcuyr," and "Marcuyre," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in that era. One notable individual was Pierre Marcuyre, a wealthy merchant from the city of Calais, who was recorded as having undertaken trade voyages to England and the Low Countries.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jacques Marcure (1520-1589), a renowned French poet and playwright. His works, which often reflected the social and political issues of his time, were widely acclaimed and helped to establish the name's association with literary and artistic pursuits.
Another noteworthy figure was Marie Marcure (1635-1701), a French noblewoman and influential figure at the court of King Louis XIV. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and charitable endeavors.
Over the centuries, the Marcure surname has been found in various regions of France, as well as in other parts of Europe and beyond, as individuals bearing the name migrated and settled in new areas. While the specific origins and meanings may have evolved, the name's connection to its mercantile and commercial roots has remained a consistent thread throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marcure
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcure, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.4%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Marcure 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 Marcure surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Two or more races8.4% · 10
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marcure
Marcure 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,734 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,740 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 9,734 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,740 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 Marcure 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 | #133,048 | #142,788 | -7.3% |
| Count | 127 | 119 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marcure bearers went from 127 to 119 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,740 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #142,788.
FAQ
Marcure surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marcure?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Marcure. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Marcure?
Marcure 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 Marcure. 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 Marcure.
Has Marcure become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marcure went from 127 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Marcure?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcure, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.4%) and Black (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 Marcure in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marcure appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Two or More Races (8.4%), Black (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 Marcure (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 Marcure mean?
Of French origin, potentially derived from the name Mercury, the Roman god of trade and commerce. 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 Marcure (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 have the last name Marcure?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Marcure? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.