Marc Shen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marc Shen — Latin
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marc Shen 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 Shen: Shěn is the Mandarin Hanyu pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 沈. Shen is the 14th surname in the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames also colloquially known as the "common Chinese person" in text & sentences. Ranking 沈 as 14th during the Song dynasty was given by prominence of the family and not the numerical count of members of the family at that time. 沈 is romanised as Sum, Sem, Sam, Sham, or Shum in Cantonese; Sim in Hokkien & Teochew; Shim(심) in Hakka and in Korean; and Thẩm/Trầm in Vietnamese. The family name can also be written as "Shin" or "Sin" as well. 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: Shen

Vietnamese

Shěn is the Mandarin Hanyu pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 沈. Shen is the 14th surname in the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames also colloquially known as the "common Chinese person" in text & sentences. Ranking 沈 as 14th during the Song dynasty was given by prominence of the family and not the numerical count of members of the family at that time. 沈 is romanised as Sum, Sem, Sam, Sham, or Shum in Cantonese; Sim in Hokkien & Teochew; Shim(심) in Hakka and in Korean; and Thẩm/Trầm in Vietnamese. The family name can also be written as "Shin" or "Sin" as well.

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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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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Shen?
The surname Shen originates from Vietnamese. Shěn is the Mandarin Hanyu pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 沈. Shen is the 14th surname in the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames also colloquially known as the "common Chinese person" in text & sentences. Ranking 沈 as 14th during the Song dynasty was given by prominence of the family and not the numerical count of members of the family at that time. 沈 is romanised as Sum, Sem, Sam, Sham, or Shum in Cantonese; Sim in Hokkien & Teochew; Shim(심) in Hakka and in Korean; and Thẩm/Trầm in Vietnamese. The family name can also be written as "Shin" or "Sin" as well.
What are the origins of the name Marc Shen?
The name Marc Shen combines two different traditions: the first name Marc has Latin roots, while the surname Shen originates from Vietnamese.
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