Explore the Family Name Madge
The meaning of Madge
English: from the Middle English female personal name Magge, a pet form of either Margery or Margaret (compare Maggard and see Margeson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Madge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Madge has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Madge was ranked 69,636th most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it had climbed to 67,126th. The number of individuals with this surname also surged from 263 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.79 percent. However, the proportion of people named Madge per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #67,126 | 3.6% |
| Count | 263 | 294 | 11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madge
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Madge identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage of whites decreased slightly from 68.06 percent in 2000 to 63.61 percent in 2010, they still constitute the largest ethnic group. The second largest group identifying with this surname are Blacks, whose percentage rose from 25.48 percent to 26.53 percent over the same period. Interestingly, there was a signficant increase in the Hispanic demographic, which more than doubled from 3.8 percent in 2000 to 7.82 percent in 2010. The percentage of people of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased slightly, while those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.06% | 63.61% | -6.54% |
| Black | 25.48% | 26.53% | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 7.82% | 105.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 1.7% | -10.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |