Explore the Family Name Marschall
The meaning of Marschall
1. German: occupational name for a man in the service of a member of the nobility, originally one who looked after the horses, Middle High German marschalc (from mar(c) ‘noble horse’ + schalk ‘servant’). In time the term came to be used for a military rank or a certain court official. Compare Marshall. 2. English: variant of Marshall. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Hedwig, Juergen, Reinhard, Theresia, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Marschall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marschall has seen an increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,903rd most popular surname, with a count of 986 individuals carrying the name. This translated to roughly 0.37 individuals per 100,000 having this surname. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to the 23,604th spot, and the number of individuals with this surname had climbed to 1,075. Despite the increase in absolute count, the proportion per 100K people decreased by -2.7%, indicating that while the surname grew more common, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,903 | #23,604 | 1.25% |
| Count | 986 | 1,075 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marschall
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Marschall surname identify as White. In 2000, around 97.97% of Marschalls identified as White, dropping marginally to 96.74% in 2010. The data also reveals some diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname over this decade. There was no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the proportion of Marschalls identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 0.51% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.51% to 1.30%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname fell to zero in 2010 from 0.61% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.74% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.4% | 174.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.3% | 154.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |