Marquand
A French surname probably derived from a place name containing the word "marque" meaning boundary or border.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Marquand. That puts it at #64,891 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marquand surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#64,891
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
306
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 306 bearers of the surname Marquand in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64891st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquand, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marquand
The surname Marquand is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "marchand," which means "merchant" or "trader." It first appeared in the Middle Ages, during the 11th and 12th centuries, in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Marchand," indicating that it was likely brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest of 1066.
The name Marquand is closely associated with the historic city of Rouen in Normandy, where many families bearing this surname resided during the medieval period. Records from the 13th century mention a prominent family named Marquand who were involved in the local textile trade.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Marquand (1290-1349) was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Rouen. He played a significant role in the city's governance and left behind a substantial fortune.
Another individual of note was Philippe Marquand (1537-1605), a French Protestant theologian and writer who fled religious persecution in France and sought refuge in England. He published several influential works on theology and biblical interpretation during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, a French naval officer named Jacques Marquand (1721-1788) gained recognition for his service in the French Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He rose through the ranks and achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral.
During the 19th century, a British artist named Samuel Marquand (1804-1876) earned acclaim for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the English countryside. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are preserved in several public collections.
Another notable figure was Henri Marquand (1819-1890), an American banker and art collector from New York. He amassed an impressive collection of European paintings and sculptures, which he later bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, significantly enhancing the museum's holdings.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marquand
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquand, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marquand bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Marquand surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2%
- Two or more races3.9%
- Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Marquand surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,891 | #64,891 | 0.0% |
| Count | 306 | 306 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Marquand bearers went from 306 to 306 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #64,891 to #64,891.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Marquand
FAQ
Marquand surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Marquand?
The surname Marquand holds position #64,891 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Marquand surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquand, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.