2000
#38,464
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 541
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Marcom
Originating from France, likely derived from 'Marc' meaning a hammer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 596 Americans carry the last name Marcom. That puts it at #44,477 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 575,091 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marcom surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
596
1 in 575,091
Census rank
#44,477
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
520
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 520 bearers of the surname Marcom in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44477th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marcom
The surname MARCOM is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "marcon" or "marcon," which means "merchant" or "trader." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages when trade and commerce were flourishing in France.
MARCOM first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, particularly in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It was associated with families involved in mercantile activities or those who resided in areas known for trade and commerce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARCOM can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Marcon" who was a merchant from the town of Caen in Normandy.
In the 13th century, the name MARCOM began to appear in other regions of France, as merchants and traders traveled and settled in different parts of the country. The variations "Marcomb" and "Marcombe" were also commonly used during this period.
One notable figure bearing the name MARCOM was Jean Marcom (1490-1562), a wealthy merchant and financier from Lyon. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in the city's financial affairs.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Étienne Marcom (1628-1703), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in North America. He is credited with establishing trading posts along the Great Lakes region and fostering relationships with Native American tribes.
In the 17th century, the name MARCOM was also found in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, particularly in the town of Angers. The Angers municipal archives contain records of a family named Marcom who owned vineyards and were involved in the local wine trade.
During the 18th century, a branch of the Marcom family migrated to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where they established successful sugar plantations. One notable member of this family was Pierre-François Marcom (1734-1812), a prominent plantation owner and active participant in the island's colonial government.
Throughout history, the surname MARCOM has been closely associated with trade, commerce, and entrepreneurial pursuits, reflecting its origins and the occupations of many individuals who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marcom
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Marcom bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marcom surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 488
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 22
- Two or more races1.7% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marcom
Marcom appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#44,193
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 487
-54 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 5,729 places
2020
#44,477
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 520
+33 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 284 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,464 | 541 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #44,193 | 487 | 0.17 | -54 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 5,729 places |
| 2020 | #44,477 | 520 | 0.17 | +33 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 284 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marcom surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,193 | #44,477 | -0.6% |
| Count | 487 | 520 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marcom bearers went from 487 to 520 (+6.8% change). The surname moved down 284 positions in the national ranking, going from #44,193 to #44,477.
FAQ
Marcom surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marcom?
Name Census estimates that about 596 living Americans carry the surname Marcom. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 575,091 residents.
How common is Marcom?
Marcom ranks #44,477 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 520 people with the surname Marcom. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (596), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Marcom.
Has Marcom become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marcom went from 487 recorded bearers to 520. That is an increase of 33 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #44,193 to #44,477.
What does the Census say about the background of Marcom?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marcom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marcom in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (488 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marcom appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marcom (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marcom mean?
Originating from France, likely derived from 'Marc' meaning a hammer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marcom (0.17 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Marcom?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Marcom? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.