Marsha Smith

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marsha Smith — English
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marsha Smith 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 Smith: Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade. 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: Smith

Meaning: metalworker, blacksmith

Irish

Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade.

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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 Smith

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 Smith:

3
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Smith?
The surname Smith originates from Irish. Smith is an occupational surname originating in England. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. In America, the surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, but is also a common surname among African-Americans, which can be attributed either to African slaves having been given the surname of their masters, or to being an occupational name, as some southern African-Americans took this surname to reflect their or their father's trade.
What are the origins of the name Marsha Smith?
The name Marsha Smith combines two different traditions: the first name Marsha has English roots, while the surname Smith originates from Irish.
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