Explore the Family Name Marquet
The meaning of Marquet
French: 1. habitational name from (Le) Marquet, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. from Marquet, a derivative of the personal name Marc. It is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Marquet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marquet saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 75,938th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 78,316th position. Despite this drop in rank, the total number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 236 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.39%. However, when measured proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Marquet decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #78,316 | -3.13% |
| Count | 236 | 244 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marquet
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Marquet who identified as White remained largely stable, increasing slightly from 80.93% to 81.15%. The Hispanic population was also relatively consistent, dropping slightly from 14.83% to 14.34%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in the 2010 census, making up 2.05% of the Marquet surname holders. This group didn't appear in the 2000 census data. Conversely, those identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 2.12% of Marquet surname holders in 2000 but didn't appear in the 2010 data. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.93% | 81.15% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 14.83% | 14.34% | -3.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |