Find out how popular the last name Ardison is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ardison.

Ardison, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ardison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ardison in America

Ardison is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ardison surname appeared 162 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ardison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ardison to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ardison

The surname Ardison is a locational name with origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ard" meaning a high place and "tun" meaning a farmstead or village. The name likely originated from a settlement named Ardiston, located in the Scottish Lowlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document the submission of Scottish noblemen to King Edward I of England. The entry "Johannes de Ardiston" is listed, referring to a landowner from the area.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various forms such as Ardistoun and Ardistun, reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. These variations can be found in historical records, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Robert Ardison (c. 1510-1575), a Scottish clergyman who served as the minister of Kilwinning. He played a role in the Scottish Reformation and was involved in theological debates of the time.

Another influential figure was Sir William Ardison (1634-1701), a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Scotland. He was a vocal supporter of the Union between Scotland and England in the early 18th century.

In the 18th century, the name is associated with the Ardison family of Fife, a prominent Scottish clan with a long history in the region. One member, James Ardison (1718-1786), was a successful merchant and landowner who contributed to the local economy.

During the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of the Scottish author and poet, Margaret Ardison (1842-1912). Her collection of poems and stories, titled "The Heather Bells of Ardiston," celebrated the region's rich heritage and landscapes.

Throughout its history, the surname Ardison has been closely tied to its Scottish origins, with many bearers hailing from the Lowlands and contributing to various facets of Scottish society, including religion, politics, literature, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ardison

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ardison.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ardison was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ardison has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ardison was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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