Explore the Family Name Marcelin
The meaning of Marcelin
1. French, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and Mauritian: from the French personal name Marcel(l)in, from the Latin name Marcellinus, a double derivative of Marcus (see Mark) borne by several early Christian saints, including a pope who died in the persecutions instigated by Diocletian. This surname is by far most common in Haiti. 2. Galician (Marcelín): habitational name from Marcelín, a village in Galicia, northern Spain. 3. French Canadian: altered form of Marsolais. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Pierre, Mireille, Anselme, Calixte, Constant, Dominique, Elysee, Ernst, Francois, Fritz, Georges, Jean Claude, Jean-Claude. Spanish Luis, Carlos, Enrique, Marcial, Mario, Raul, Rolando.
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How common is the last name Marcelin in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Marcelin has seen significant growth according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Marcelin was ranked as the 20,284th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 1,220 individuals. By 2010, it had jumped to the 15,104th position, marking a 25.54% increase in rank, and the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 60.08% to 1,953. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 46.67%, from 0.45 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,284 | #15,104 | 25.54% |
| Count | 1,220 | 1,953 | 60.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.66 | 46.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcelin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Marcelin surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some notable changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ethnicity predominantly associated with the Marcelin surname was Black (81.39%), followed by Hispanic (5.90%), White (4.43%), and those identifying as Two or More Races (6.89%). There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black had risen to 88.94%, an increase of 9.28%. However, there were decreases in other ethnicities: Two or More Races fell by 61.39% to 2.66%, White decreased by 37.70% to 2.76%, and Hispanic dropped by 15.76% to 4.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.39% | 88.94% | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 4.97% | -15.76% |
| White | 4.43% | 2.76% | -37.7% |
| Two or More Races | 6.89% | 2.66% | -61.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |