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

Marrie, 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 Marrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marrie in America

Marrie is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marrie surname appeared 257 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 Marrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marrie 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 Marrie

The surname Marrie has its origins traced back to the medieval era in France. It is derived from the Old French word "marie," which means "married" or "bride." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname given to someone who had recently married or was about to be married.

In the 12th century, records show the name Marrie appearing in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Marri," which is believed to be an early variant spelling of Marrie.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Marrie began to spread across Europe as a result of migration and trade. It was commonly found in regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley in France, as well as in parts of England and the Low Countries.

One notable historical figure with the surname Marrie was Jean Marrie, a French merchant and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes between France and the Mediterranean region, contributing to the growth of commerce during the Renaissance era.

In the 16th century, the name Marrie appeared in several notable records, including the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in London, where it was spelled as "Marry." Additionally, the surname can be found in the records of the Huguenot diaspora, as some Marries fled France during the religious persecution of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Marrie was Pierre Marrie, a French philosopher and mathematician who lived from 1589 to 1648. He made significant contributions to the development of modern algebra and is remembered for his works on probability theory.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Marrie surname continued to spread across Europe, with some families migrating to the Americas and other parts of the world. In the 19th century, the name was particularly prevalent in regions such as Normandy, where it was often associated with rural farming communities.

One notable 19th-century figure with the surname Marrie was Marie-Eugénie Marrie, a French writer and activist who lived from 1818 to 1892. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and fought for greater rights and opportunities for women in France.

While the surname Marrie is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans centuries and can be traced back to its origins as a descriptive nickname in medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marrie

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

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

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