Explore the Family Name Marchan
The meaning of Marchan
Spanish (Marchán): variant of Merchán ‘merchant, dealer’ (see Merchan and French Marchand). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Andres, Evaristo, Francisco, Jesus, Nonito, Ramon, Alejandra, Arturo, Atanacio, Audilia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marchan in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marchan has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,996th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 13,843rd rank showing a rise of 23.08 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 1,430 in 2000 to 2,184 in 2010, a change of 52.73 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Marchan per 100,000 has grown by 39.62 percent to reach 0.74 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,996 | #13,843 | 23.08% |
| Count | 1,430 | 2,184 | 52.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.74 | 39.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marchan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Marchan, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Hispanic, although their percentage dropped slightly by 0.65 percent to 71.84 percent in 2010. The second largest group was Whites, who saw their percentage increase by 4.79 percent to reach 15.75 percent in 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders decreased by 23.42 percent to 4.12 percent, while the percentage of Blacks increased by 21.66 percent to reach 6.46 percent. There were no recorded individuals of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.31% | 71.84% | -0.65% |
| White | 15.03% | 15.75% | 4.79% |
| Black | 5.31% | 6.46% | 21.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.38% | 4.12% | -23.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |