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

Madise, 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 Madise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madise in America

Madise is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madise surname appeared 117 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 Madise.

The history of the last name Madise

The surname Madise is of Estonian origin, traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Estonian word "madas," which means "swampy" or "marshy," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a swampy area.

In the early records, the name was spelled in various ways, including Madisse, Madis, and Madisius. One of the earliest mentions of this surname can be found in the Estonian Genealogical Records of 1492, where a certain Jaan Madisse is listed as a landowner in the village of Võnnu.

The name Madise gained prominence during the 16th century, when a family of that name held significant influence in the region of Viljandi. Notably, Hans Madise (1527-1598) was a respected merchant and landowner who played a vital role in the local trade and economy.

During the 17th century, the Madise surname appeared in several historical documents relating to the region of Järvamaa. In 1623, a farmer named Toomas Madise was recorded as owning a substantial plot of land near the town of Paide.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing this surname was Jüri Madise (1756-1832), a prominent Estonian philosopher and writer. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Kristjan Madise (1848-1917), a pioneering Estonian educator and activist. He established several schools in rural areas, advocating for better access to education and promoting the preservation of Estonian culture and language.

In more recent times, the name Madise has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Andres Madise (1939-2021), a renowned Estonian artist known for his captivating landscape paintings, and Siiri Madise (born 1973), a respected legal scholar and former justice of the Supreme Court of Estonia.

The surname Madise has a rich history deeply rooted in Estonian heritage, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and merchants to intellectuals and artists. Despite its modest beginnings, this name has left an indelible mark on Estonian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madise

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

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 Madise 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.

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 Madise was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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