Explore the Family Name Mardis
The meaning of Mardis
Probably a variant of Martis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mardis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mardis has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mardis ranked 9,628 in terms of commonality but by 2010, it slightly improved its rank to 9,620. The count of people with the Mardis surname also increased by 9% during this decade, going from 3,099 to 3,378. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 1.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,628 | #9,620 | 0.08% |
| Count | 3,099 | 3,378 | 9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mardis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Mardis surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 26.19%, while those identifying as Two or More Races increased by 6.08%. Those identifying as White decreased by 1.63%. Hispanic individuals saw a substantial increase of 66.67%. Black individuals saw a modest increase of 0.85%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the most significant increase of 69.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.06% | 85.64% | -1.63% |
| Black | 9.36% | 9.44% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.1% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.57% | 6.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.71% | 69.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.53% | 26.19% |