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

Marmie, 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 Marmie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marmie in America

Marmie is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marmie surname appeared 136 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 Marmie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marmie 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 Marmie

The surname MARMIE has its origins in France, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "marmer," which means "to murmur" or "to grumble." This suggests that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as grumbling or murmuring frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MARMIE surname can be found in the medieval French census records of the 13th century, where it appears as "Marmier." It is likely that the spelling evolved over time to the more modern form of "MARMIE."

In the 15th century, there are records of a MARMIE family residing in the village of Montpellier, located in the southern region of France. This village was known for its vineyards, and it is possible that the MARMIE family was involved in the wine trade or worked as vintners.

During the 16th century, the MARMIE name gained some prominence with the birth of Jean MARMIE (1532-1598), a French philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle. His treatises on ethics and metaphysics were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure bearing the MARMIE surname was Marie MARMIE (1678-1742), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Leszczyńska. She was known for her wit and intelligence, and her memoirs provide valuable insights into the workings of the French court during the reign of Louis XV.

In the 18th century, the MARMIE name spread beyond France, with records showing a MARMIE family settling in the Spanish colony of Louisiana in the 1760s. One member of this family, Pierre MARMIE (1745-1822), became a prominent trader and landowner in the region, establishing a successful plantation near what is now New Orleans.

The 19th century saw the birth of French sculptor Auguste MARMIE (1818-1892), whose works adorned many public spaces and churches in Paris. His most famous creation is the statue of Joan of Arc that stands in the Place des Pyramides.

While the MARMIE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who immigrated to new lands. However, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it emerged as a descriptive nickname for those perceived as grumblers or murmurers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marmie

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

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

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