Marcus Bass

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcus Bass — of Mars
186K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marcus Bass is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marcus is a masculine given name of English origin. Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants. The surname Bass: Politics, government, and military Charles Bass (born 1952), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire Cindy Bass, Member of the Philadelphia City Council Cora Webb Bass (1906–1987), American educator, WAACs officer Fred Bass, Canadian city councillor and environmentalist George Bass (1771–1803), British naval explorer Hamar Bass (1842–1898), English brewer, racehorse breeder and politician, second son of Michael Thomas Bass Jr. Harry Brinkley Bass (1916–1944), United States Navy pilot Horace A. Bass Jr. (1915–1942), United States Navy officer and pilot James O. Marcus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 186K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marcus reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marcus

Meaning: of Mars

English

Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants.

Surname: Bass

English

Politics, government, and military Charles Bass (born 1952), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire Cindy Bass, Member of the Philadelphia City Council Cora Webb Bass (1906–1987), American educator, WAACs officer Fred Bass, Canadian city councillor and environmentalist George Bass (1771–1803), British naval explorer Hamar Bass (1842–1898), English brewer, racehorse breeder and politician, second son of Michael Thomas Bass Jr. Harry Brinkley Bass (1916–1944), United States Navy pilot Horace A. Bass Jr. (1915–1942), United States Navy officer and pilot James O.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Marcus Bass

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 Marcus Bass:

8
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marcus?
The first name Marcus originates from English. Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants.
When was Marcus most popular?
The name Marcus reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bass?
The surname Bass originates from English. Politics, government, and military Charles Bass (born 1952), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire Cindy Bass, Member of the Philadelphia City Council Cora Webb Bass (1906–1987), American educator, WAACs officer Fred Bass, Canadian city councillor and environmentalist George Bass (1771–1803), British naval explorer Hamar Bass (1842–1898), English brewer, racehorse breeder and politician, second son of Michael Thomas Bass Jr. Harry Brinkley Bass (1916–1944), United States Navy pilot Horace A. Bass Jr. (1915–1942), United States Navy officer and pilot James O.
How common is the surname Bass?
The surname Bass is shared by approximately 57K people worldwide.
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