Marsha Dobson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marsha Dobson — English
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marsha Dobson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marsha is a feminine given name of English origin. Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S. The surname Dobson: Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud. Marsha is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 121K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marsha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marsha

English

Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S.

Surname: Dobson

Scottish

Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marsha 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 Marsha by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marsha Dobson

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 Marsha Dobson:

3
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marsha?
The first name Marsha originates from English. Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S.
When was Marsha most popular?
The name Marsha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dobson?
The surname Dobson originates from Scottish. Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.
What are the origins of the name Marsha Dobson?
The name Marsha Dobson combines two different traditions: the first name Marsha has English roots, while the surname Dobson originates from Scottish.
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