Marcia Davidson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcia Davidson — Latin
140K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marcia Davidson 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 Davidson: Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname. 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: Davidson

Hebrew

Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname.

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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 Davidson

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 Davidson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Davidson?
The surname Davidson originates from Hebrew. Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname.
What are the origins of the name Marcia Davidson?
The name Marcia Davidson combines two different traditions: the first name Marcia has Latin roots, while the surname Davidson originates from Hebrew.
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