Explore the Family Name Marchbanks
The meaning of Marchbanks
Scottish: variant of Marjoribanks, a habitational name from Marjoribanks in Dumfriesshire. Marjoribanks was adopted by a branch of the Johnston family, tenants of the Bruce lords of Annandale. Following the acquisition of lands in the barony of Ratho (Midlothian) by Thomas Marjoribanks, legend developed that the name came from lands granted by Robert Bruce as a marriage portion to his daughter Marjorie (see Margeson) on her marriage in 1316 to Walter, High Steward of Scotland, ancestor of the royal house of Stewart (Burke).
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How common is the last name Marchbanks in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marchbanks has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,268th most popular but fell slightly to the 17,565th position by 2010, reflecting a change of -1.72%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Marchbanks surname increased from 1,509 to 1,601 during this decade, indicating a growth of 6.1%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname has decreased by 3.57% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #17,565 | -1.72% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,601 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marchbanks
When reviewing the Decennial U.S. Census data concerning ethnicity, the Marchbanks surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as White. However, the percentage of individuals with this ethnic identity decreased from 80.45% in 2000 to 75.77% in 2010. During this time, there was an increase in the number of people identifying as Black, with the figure rising from 15.51% to 18.43%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also saw an upward trend, moving from 1.99% to 2.62%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in people identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.46% to 2.69%. The census data showed no individuals with the Marchbanks surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.45% | 75.77% | -5.82% |
| Black | 15.51% | 18.43% | 18.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.69% | 84.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.62% | 31.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |