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

Mard, 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 Mard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mard in America

Mard is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mard surname appeared 106 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 Mard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mard 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 Mard

The surname Mard has its origins in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, and can be traced back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "mard," which means "man" or "brave warrior." This name likely originated as a descriptive term for a courageous or valiant individual.

During the reign of the Sassanid Empire in Persia, the name Mard was commonly used among the noble and warrior classes. It is found in several ancient Persian manuscripts and records from that era, indicating its prevalence and significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mard dates back to the 8th century AD, when a Persian poet and scholar named Mard ibn Zakariya al-Razi lived and worked. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of medicine, philosophy, and alchemy.

In the 11th century, a Muslim scholar and historian named Mard al-Din ibn al-Athir was born in Mosul, Iraq. He is best known for his comprehensive historical work, "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), which chronicled the events of the Islamic world from the 7th to the 13th centuries.

During the Mongol invasions of Persia in the 13th century, a notable military commander named Mard Khan led the defense forces against the Mongol armies. His bravery and leadership skills were widely acclaimed, and his name became synonymous with courage and resistance.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mard was Mirza Mard Qazvini, a 16th-century Persian poet and writer from the city of Qazvin. His poetic works were highly regarded and influential during the Safavid era in Persia.

In the 19th century, an Iranian diplomat and politician named Mirza Mard Khan served as the Ambassador of Persia to Russia. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the two countries.

While the name Mard has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other regions and cultures, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. Over the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name have emerged, such as Marde, Mardy, and Mardie, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mard

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

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

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