Explore the Family Name Margolies
The meaning of Margolies
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Margolis. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Emanuel, Yaakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Margolies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Margolies has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,711 in terms of popularity and rose to 34,390 by 2010. This represents a positive change of 0.92. The count of people with this surname also increased from 616 to 659, a growth of 6.98. However, the proportion per 100k dropped slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, indicating a decrease of 4.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #34,390 | 0.92% |
| Count | 616 | 659 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Margolies
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Margolies identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.43% identified as White, with a minor increase to 96.51% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 0.81% to 1.06%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.27% to 1.82%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.51% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.82% | -19.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.06% | 30.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |