2007-02-08 14:02:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Marcus is a Latin (Roman) name.
The names Mark (in English), Marc (in French), Marco (in Italian) come from the Latin name Marcus
2007-02-08 21:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by tokala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not African. It's Latin.
Derived from the Indo-European language. Definitely not originally African. However, since the Romans controlled the north of Africa, it could count.
As far as the American part of the equation, no. American Indians were not in the Indo-European language group.
But it's still Latin, though previous Indo-European tribes may have used it too.
As far as modern Americans, just think about it whichever way you want. There's a large amount of creativity with names, since America has been invaded by every language group, culture, race and religion that the world ever had to offer.
2007-02-08 22:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The boy's name Marcus \m(a)-rcus, mar-cus\ is pronounced MAR-kus. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dedicated to Mars". The root of names such as Mark and Marcel. Mythology: Mars, the Roman god of fertility, for whom the spring calendar month March was named, became identified with the Greek Ares, god of war. The name was possibly influenced by a hit TV series "Marcus Welby, M.D." and civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. Markos and Markus are Dutch, German, and Hungarian forms. Marcas is Irish and Scottish. See also Marcellus and Marquis. Retailer Stanley Marcus; hockey player Markus Naslund.
2007-02-09 02:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marcus is an ancient Latin name. There was a very famous emperor called Marcus Aurelius in Rome (121-180 AD) renown for his wisdom.
The name is not attached to any ethnic group and is used widely in many countries.
2007-02-08 22:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Marcus roman
2007-02-08 22:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Laura Marie B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marcus - (Latin) - Martial, warlike.
other spellings - Marc, Marcas, Marcellus, Marcio, Marckus, Marco, Marcos, Marcous, Marcuss, Marcuus, Marcux, Marek, Mark, Markov, Markus
2007-02-09 04:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by hollilynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've known both black & white men with the name Marcus.
If you don't care, why ask?
2007-02-09 00:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by inhilljack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marcus. Roman name derived from Mars, god of war. The English name Mark is derived from it. In Latin Mark means "fighter; polite; shining".
2007-02-08 22:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by dr 7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew a white guy with that name, but he felt like it was a primarily black name.
2007-02-08 22:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its both it could be a white guy or a black guy but it is primarely black. Yo Marcus what up in the hood.
2007-02-08 22:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by Cmiller 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋