Explore the Family Name Marceaux
The meaning of Marceaux
French: variant of Marceau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Arsene, Eraste, Thierry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marceaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marceaux has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, Marceaux was ranked 28,700th in terms of popularity among surnames, with 781 individuals carrying this name. Fast forward to 2010, the rank moved up to 28,215th and the count increased to 848, marking an 8.58% rise in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.29, indicating that the popularity of Marceaux kept pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #28,215 | 1.69% |
| Count | 781 | 848 | 8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marceaux
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that Marceaux is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, about 97.70% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which marginally decreased to 97.05% by 2010. The small number of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic saw a percentage increase from 0.90% to 0.94%, while those identifying with two or more races experienced a minimal change from 1.41% to 1.42%. No individuals with the surname Marceaux were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.05% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.42% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0.94% | 4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |