Explore the Family Name Ardis
The meaning of Ardis
1. Scottish: shortened form of Allardice. 2. Possibly also a variant of Artis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ardis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ardis held a popularity rank of 17,304 in 2000, which slightly decreased by 2.48% to 17,734 by 2010. This indicates a marginal decline in the use of this surname over the decade. In terms of count, however, there was an increase from 1,506 instances in 2000 to 1,580 in 2010, showing a 4.91% growth. Despite this increase, the overall proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.56 to 0.54 in the same period, a small decrease of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,304 | #17,734 | -2.48% |
| Count | 1,506 | 1,580 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ardis
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ardis, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals it primarily identified as White, accounting for 79.22% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 79.43% in 2010. The next largest group was Black, at 16.40% in 2000, falling marginally to 15.82% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw significant growth, from 1.39% to 2.03%, a notable increase of 46.04%. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both increased modestly, while those identifying with two or more races declined from 1.93% to 1.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.22% | 79.43% | 0.27% |
| Black | 16.4% | 15.82% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.03% | 46.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.58% | -18.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.7% | 6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.44% | 10% |