Explore the Family Name Marcial
The meaning of Marcial
Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: from the personal name Marcial, Latin Martialis ‘martial’, literally ‘of or pertaining to Mars’ (the god of war). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Rogelio, Francisco, Jesus, Juan, Luis, Armando, Carlos, Gustavo, Juana, Margarita. Portuguese Ligia.
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How common is the last name Marcial in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marcial has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,114th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had risen to 7,162nd place, marking a 29.19% increase in popularity. The total count of individuals with this surname also surged from 2,933 to 4,670 between 2000 and 2010, representing a significant growth rate of 59.22%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the name Marcial per 100,000 individuals also increased by 44.95%, moving from 1.09 to 1.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,114 | #7,162 | 29.19% |
| Count | 2,933 | 4,670 | 59.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 1.58 | 44.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcial
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marcial, the data gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority identify as Hispanic. This group accounted for 85.34% of those carrying the surname in 2000 and increased slightly to 87.41% by 2010. Other significant groups include White and Asian/Pacific Islander, though their representation shrank over the decade, from 6.38% to 5.22% and from 5.46% to 4.48% respectively. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native made up smaller portions of those bearing the surname, with the former category seeing a slight increase (2.08% to 2.10%) and the latter appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.19%. The category of 'two or more races' also emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.60% of the Marcial surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.34% | 87.41% | 2.43% |
| White | 6.38% | 5.22% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.46% | 4.48% | -17.95% |
| Black | 2.08% | 2.1% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |