Explore the Family Name Marsolais
The meaning of Marsolais
Altered form of French Marsolet, derived from Mars (via Marsol), an old vernacular form of the personal name Médard (see Medard). Compare Marcelin 3.
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How common is the last name Marsolais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marsolais has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 82,019 in frequency but fell to 87,335 by 2010, a decline of 6.48%. The actual count of individuals bearing the name also declined albeit marginally, with 214 people in 2000 and 213 in 2010, a diminution of 0.47%. The proportion of people named Marsolais per 100,000 also reduced by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #87,335 | -6.48% |
| Count | 214 | 213 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marsolais
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Marsolais identify as White. In 2000, 96.26% identified as such, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.31% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.31% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |