Marcia Barrow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcia Barrow — Latin
140K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marcia Barrow is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marcia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name) The surname Barrow: Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist). Marcia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 140K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marcia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marcia

Latin

Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name)

Surname: Barrow

Scottish

Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Marcia Barrow

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 Marcia Barrow:

5
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marcia?
The first name Marcia originates from Latin. Marcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius. Marcy/Marcie is a short form. Notable people and characters with this name include: Marcia Barton in the film The Creature Walks Among Us Marcia Overstrand of the book series Septimus Heap Marcus (name), the male equivalent Marzia (given name)
When was Marcia most popular?
The name Marcia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrow?
The surname Barrow originates from Scottish. Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).
What are the origins of the name Marcia Barrow?
The name Marcia Barrow combines two different traditions: the first name Marcia has Latin roots, while the surname Barrow originates from Scottish.
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