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UK surname

Marc

An ancient Germanic surname derived from the Roman name Marcus.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Marc surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Kensington and Chelsea and Easthouses.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marc is 104 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5050.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2014

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marc had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 38 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marc surname distribution map

The map shows where the Marc surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Marc surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marc over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 38 #29,216
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 44 #33,275
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 51 #32,999
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 51 #33,193
2003 modern 55 #32,895
2004 modern 65 #32,177
2005 modern 62 #32,708
2006 modern 68 #32,441
2007 modern 68 #32,760
2008 modern 63 #33,498
2009 modern 68 #33,341
2010 modern 76 #33,009
2011 modern 69 #33,532
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 104 #30,365
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Marcs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Brent, Kensington and Chelsea, Easthouses, Eskbank and Liverpool. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Brent 033 Brent
2 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Easthouses Midlothian
4 Eskbank Midlothian
5 Liverpool 049 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marc

These lists show first names that appear often with the Marc surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marc

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marc, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Marc surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Marc household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Marc is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marc is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marc falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marc is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Marc, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marc

The surname MARC originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which was a common Roman name that meant "belonging to Mars," the god of war. The name Marcus was later adopted as a Christian name in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist.

In France, the name MARC first appeared in medieval records as a personal name and later became a hereditary surname. It was particularly common in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where it was often associated with families of noble or landed gentry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MARC is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in the form "Marc" as a landowner in various counties.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Gilles MARC was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis VII of France. He served as a royal advisor and diplomat and was known for his military exploits during the Crusades.

During the Renaissance period, a French philosopher and writer named Michel de MARC (1495-1567) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Paris and was highly regarded by his contemporaries.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Robert Cavelier de La Salle (1643-1687) was born with the surname MARC. He is famous for his exploration of the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River, as well as for his efforts to establish French colonies in North America.

Another notable figure with the surname MARC was Claude MARC (1692-1762), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Sulpice and the Palais Bourbon, which now houses the French National Assembly.

In the 19th century, a French painter named Franz MARC (1880-1916) gained recognition as a leading figure in the German Expressionist movement. His vibrant and symbolic paintings, often featuring animals and nature, were highly influential in the development of modern art.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Marc families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marc surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Marcs recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 2 Marcs recorded in 1881 and an index of 186.92x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 2 186.92x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marc surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Nina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Marc surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Frederick 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Marc households.

Occupation Count
Teacher Of Languages 1

FAQ

Marc surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marc surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Marc surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marc surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Marc a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Marc surname mean?

An ancient Germanic surname derived from the Roman name Marcus.

What does the Marc map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marc bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.