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

Marigny, 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 Marigny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marigny in America

Marigny is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marigny surname appeared 180 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 Marigny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marigny 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 Marigny

The surname Marigny has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It emerged during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old French word "marigne," which referred to a marshy or swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named Radulf de Mariny, who held estates in Hampshire.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Robert de Marigny served as a trusted advisor to King Philip IV of France, known as Philip the Fair. He rose to prominence as the Grand Chamberlain of France and was instrumental in the suppression of the Knights Templar.

During the 13th century, the Marigny name was associated with a village called Marigny-le-Cahuchu in Normandy. It is believed that some families adopted the name to reflect their connection to this locality.

In the 15th century, a French explorer named Jacques de Marigny accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of what is now Québec, Canada.

Another notable figure was Bernard de Marigny, a French-American entrepreneur born in 1785. He played a significant role in the development of New Orleans, founding the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood and establishing several plantations in Louisiana.

As the surname spread throughout France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Marigny, Mariniè, and Marignié. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marigny

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

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

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