Explore the Family Name Mardon
The meaning of Mardon
English (Devon): habitational name from Mardon in Hennock (Devon). The placename probably derives from Old English (ge)mǣre ‘boundary’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mardon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mardon saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 out of all U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 95,115 -- a change of -37.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 265 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, representing a drop of -27.55%. Additionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, the proportion bearing the Mardon surname decreased by 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #95,115 | -37.45% |
| Count | 265 | 192 | -27.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mardon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mardon also shifted slightly according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 90.94% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 92.71% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 3.77% to 5.21% over the same period. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black fell to zero by 2010, after standing at 2.64% and 1.89% respectively in 2000. The percentages identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 92.71% | 1.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 5.21% | 38.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |