Marc Parra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marc Parra — Latin
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marc Parra is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marc is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Marc is a French, Catalan, and Romanian masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Marcus. Marc Abaya, (born 1979), Filipino actor, singer, and musician Marc Acito (born 1966), American playwright, novelist, and humorist Marc Alaimo (born 1942), American actor Marc Albrighton (born 1989), English footballer Marc Allégret (1900–1973), French screenwriter, photographer and film director Marc Almond, English artist and one half of Soft Cell Marc Andreu, French rugby union player Marc Andreyko (born 1970), American comic book writer and screenwriter Marc Angelucci, American . The surname Parra: Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492. Marc is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 131K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marc reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marc

Latin

Marc is a French, Catalan, and Romanian masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Marcus. Marc Abaya, (born 1979), Filipino actor, singer, and musician Marc Acito (born 1966), American playwright, novelist, and humorist Marc Alaimo (born 1942), American actor Marc Albrighton (born 1989), English footballer Marc Allégret (1900–1973), French screenwriter, photographer and film director Marc Almond, English artist and one half of Soft Cell Marc Andreu, French rugby union player Marc Andreyko (born 1970), American comic book writer and screenwriter Marc Angelucci, American .

Surname: Parra

Spanish

Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marc is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marc by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marc Parra

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marc Parra:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marc?
The first name Marc originates from Latin. Marc is a French, Catalan, and Romanian masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Marcus. Marc Abaya, (born 1979), Filipino actor, singer, and musician Marc Acito (born 1966), American playwright, novelist, and humorist Marc Alaimo (born 1942), American actor Marc Albrighton (born 1989), English footballer Marc Allégret (1900–1973), French screenwriter, photographer and film director Marc Almond, English artist and one half of Soft Cell Marc Andreu, French rugby union player Marc Andreyko (born 1970), American comic book writer and screenwriter Marc Angelucci, American .
When was Marc most popular?
The name Marc reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Parra?
The surname Parra originates from Spanish. Parra (Hebrew: גפן) is a Spanish, Portuguese, and also Jewish surname, meaning grapevine or trellis, for example, a pergola. It is taken from the word meaning latticework and the vines raised on it. In Hebrew context the surname is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Parra" (גפן "Geffen") is the Hebrew word in Spanish for vitis. Among Sephardi Jews, the surname is a toponymic from the town of La Parra, Badajoz in Spain, where there was a large Jewish community before their expulsion from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon by the Alhambra Decree in 1492.
What are the origins of the name Marc Parra?
The name Marc Parra combines two different traditions: the first name Marc has Latin roots, while the surname Parra originates from Spanish.
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