Explore the Family Name Marceau
The meaning of Marceau
French: variant of Marcel. Compare Marsaw. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Normand, Fernand, Aime, Alphonse, Francois, Ghislain, Gilles, Henri, Jacques, Marcelle, Napoleon.
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How common is the last name Marceau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marceau shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marceau ranked 16,411th in terms of most common surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to the 16,839th spot, marking a decrease of 2.61%. However, the number of people bearing this name increased by 4.95% over the same period, rising from 1,615 to 1,695. The proportion of people named Marceau per 100,000 in the population decreased by 5% over the decade, moving from 0.6 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,411 | #16,839 | -2.61% |
| Count | 1,615 | 1,695 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marceau
The ethnic identity associated with the Marceau surname also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White made up the largest percentage of those with the Marceau surname, although their share decreased slightly from 87.12% to 85.60%. The groups witnessing the most significant growth were those identifying as Black and those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 185.48% and 65.25% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 62.37% and 13.44% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Marceau surname who identified as Hispanic increased by 61.76%, moving from 2.04% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.12% | 85.6% | -1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.11% | 7.02% | -13.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.3% | 61.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.95% | 65.25% |
| Black | 0.62% | 1.77% | 185.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.35% | -62.37% |