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UK surname

Marco

An Italian surname derived from the given name Marco, which originated from the Latin name Marcus, meaning "dedicated to Mars."

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Marco surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 225, ranked #18,105, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Whitecraigs and Broom, North Kirkhill and Maxwell Park.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marco is 225 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1775.0%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

225

2016, ranked #18,105

Peak year

2016

225 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marco had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016, ranked #18,105.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 58 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marco surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marco 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 52 #28,377
1911 historical 58 #27,001
1997 modern 153 #20,868
1998 modern 150 #21,665
1999 modern 165 #20,535
2000 modern 166 #20,426
2001 modern 163 #20,372
2002 modern 169 #20,307
2003 modern 169 #20,092
2004 modern 162 #20,756
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 171 #20,387
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 193 #19,463
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 203 #19,098
2012 modern 209 #18,659
2013 modern 221 #18,252
2014 modern 216 #18,705
2015 modern 221 #18,289
2016 modern 225 #18,105

Geography

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Where Marcos 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 Whitecraigs and Broom, North Kirkhill, Maxwell Park, Barnet and Mearnskirk and South Kirkhill. 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 Whitecraigs and Broom East Renfrewshire
2 North Kirkhill East Renfrewshire
3 Maxwell Park Glasgow City
4 Barnet 013 Barnet
5 Mearnskirk and South Kirkhill East Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marco

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marco

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marco, 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 Marco surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Marco 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Marco is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marco 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

Marco falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marco is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Marco

The surname Marco is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Marcus, meaning "consecrated to the god Mars." It emerged as a personal name during the Roman era and later became a common surname in various regions of Italy.

Marco is believed to have originated in the central and northern parts of Italy, particularly in areas such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is also found in other Italian regions, reflecting the historical migration and settlement patterns of people bearing this name.

In the Middle Ages, the name Marco appears in various historical records and manuscripts, including the famous Florentine tax records known as the "Catasto" from the 14th century. This suggests that the Marco surname was well-established in Italy during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marco surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when a nobleman named Guglielmo Marco was mentioned in a document from the city of Pisa in 1189.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marco. One of the most famous is Marco Polo, the renowned Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled to Asia and documented his experiences in the book "Il Milione" (The Travels of Marco Polo). He lived from 1254 to 1324.

Another prominent figure was Gian Giacomo Marco, an Italian cartographer and cosmographer who lived in the late 15th century. He is best known for his influential portolan charts and maps, which contributed significantly to the development of cartography during the Age of Exploration.

In the realm of art, the Marco surname is associated with the Italian painter and printmaker Dente di Marco, who was active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is renowned for his engravings and woodcuts, particularly his contributions to the illustration of Dante's Divine Comedy.

During the Renaissance period, the Marco family produced several notable figures, including the architect and sculptor Pietro Marco, who worked in Rome in the 16th century and contributed to the design of various churches and palaces.

In more recent times, the Marco surname has been linked to individuals such as Antonio Marco, an Italian mathematician and physicist from the 18th century, who made significant contributions to the field of optics and the study of light.

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1881 census detail

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Marco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marco 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. Lancashire leads with 6 Marcos recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.33x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 6 4.33x
Leicestershire 3 23.15x
Middlesex 2 1.71x
Norfolk 1 5.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 6 Marcos recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.26x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 6 71.26x
Leicester St Margaret 3 94.94x
Hackney London 1 15.27x
St Andrew Holborn 1 250.00x
Wymondham 1 555.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 3
Eliza 1
Margt. 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Evaristo 1
Geo.O. 1
George 1
Joseph 1
Zortiwati 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 Marco households.

FAQ

Marco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Marco surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016. That gives Marco a modern rank of #18,105.

What does the Marco surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the given name Marco, which originated from the Latin name Marcus, meaning "dedicated to Mars."

What does the Marco map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marco 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.