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

Marling, 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 Marling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marling in America

Marling is the 29171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marling surname appeared 812 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 Marling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marling 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 Marling

The surname Marling is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "mere" meaning a lake or pond, and "ling" meaning a heather-covered area. It is thought to have originated as a place name, referring to individuals who lived near a pond or lake in a heathery region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Marling date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was William de Merling, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.

Marling is also believed to have been a locational surname, derived from various places in England with similar names, such as Marling in Gloucestershire, or Marlingford in Norfolk. The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England completed in 1086, contains references to these places, although the surname itself is not mentioned.

Notable individuals with the surname Marling throughout history include:

1. Sir Samuel Marling (1572-1634), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Downton.
2. Sir Robert Marling (1653-1716), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1697.
3. John Marling (1766-1837), an English engraver and map maker, known for his detailed county maps of England and Wales.
4. Alfred Marling (1859-1936), a British businessman and philanthropist who founded the Marling School in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
5. Sir Charles Marling (1894-1979), a British businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Leek and later Keighley.

While the surname Marling is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a long and documented history, with its origins rooted in the country's geography and language. The name is a testament to the rich tapestry of English toponymic surnames and their connection to the land and settlements of their bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marling

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

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

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