Explore the Family Name Marquess
The meaning of Marquess
English: variant of Marquis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marquess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marquess has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,302nd most popular, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 31,656th spot, indicating a 2% change. In terms of actual count, there were 672 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 730 by 2010, a growth of approximately 8.63%. Notably, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.25 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #31,656 | 2% |
| Count | 672 | 730 | 8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marquess
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Marquess. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 91.96% to 91.64%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 2.98% to 1.92%. There was a minor reduction in the number of Hispanic identifications, dropping from 2.83% to 2.74%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 43.28%, albeit from a low base of 1.34%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 91.64% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.74% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.92% | 43.28% |
| Black | 2.98% | 1.92% | -35.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |