Explore the Family Name Marcel
The meaning of Marcel
French: from the personal name Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus (see Mark 1), which was borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint, a missionary to Gaul who was martyred at Bourges with his companion Anastasius (see also Marcello). Some characteristic forenames: French Benoit, Pierre, Alphonse, Andre, Angelle, Antoine, Gislaine, Henri, Raymonde, Yanick, Yvanne.
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How common is the last name Marcel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marcel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank descended from 14,823 to 15,898, marking a 7.25% drop. In terms of count, there was a minimal decline of 0.33%, with the number falling from 1,835 in 2000 to 1,829 in 2010. The proportion of people named Marcel per 100k also experienced a downturn of 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,823 | #15,898 | -7.25% |
| Count | 1,835 | 1,829 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.62 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the percentage of individuals with the surname Marcel identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 55.05% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 33.16%. Individuals identifying as White saw a 4.80% decrease, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 6.64%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 14.16%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 47.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.99% | 62.82% | -4.8% |
| Black | 20.98% | 23.95% | 14.16% |
| Hispanic | 7.08% | 7.55% | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 2.62% | -33.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.69% | 55.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 1.37% | 47.31% |