Marcotte

Patronymic

Meaning

A diminutive form derived from the personal name Marc, meaning 'little Marc'.

Etymology

From the French personal name Marc (from Latin Marcus) combined with the diminutive suffix '-otte'. This reflects typical French naming conventions for creating surnames from given names.

About the Marcotte Surname

A French patronymic surname derived from the personal name Marc with a diminutive suffix. The name is particularly common in French-Canadian communities.

Distribution

Found primarily in France and French-speaking regions, particularly Quebec.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable historical bearers.

People with the Marcotte Surname