2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mardikian
A surname of Armenian origin, possibly derived from the name of an Armenian town or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Mardikian. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mardikian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Mardikian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mardikian, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mardikian
The surname Mardikian is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the region of historic Armenia. This name is derived from the Armenian word "mardik," which means "people" or "mankind," suggesting a connection to a community or tribe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in Armenian manuscripts dating back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various spellings, such as Mardikhian or Mardikyants. These manuscripts often served as records of important events, genealogies, and legal transactions within Armenian communities.
During the Ottoman period, the Mardikian surname was prevalent in regions like Cilicia and Western Armenia, where Armenian communities thrived. Interestingly, some historical records from this era indicate that the name Mardikian was associated with certain noble or prominent families within these regions.
A notable figure bearing the Mardikian surname was Khachatur Mardikian, a renowned Armenian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th century (1847-1906). His literary works played a significant role in preserving Armenian culture and identity during a time of political turmoil and oppression.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Gourgen Mardikian (1905-1983), an influential Armenian composer and conductor. His compositions, which incorporated traditional Armenian folk melodies, helped shape the development of modern Armenian classical music.
In the realm of Armenian art, the name Mardikian is associated with the renowned painter Ervand Mardikian (1882-1948). His works, which often depicted scenes from Armenian village life and traditional customs, are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.
The Mardikian surname can also be traced back to certain historical place names in Armenia, such as the village of Mardikyants, which was located in the province of Vaspurakan. This village likely served as a place of origin for some bearers of the Mardikian name.
Throughout history, the Mardikian surname has persisted as a testament to the resilience and cultural richness of the Armenian people, reflecting their deep-rooted connection to their homeland and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mardikian
Among Census respondents with the surname Mardikian, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mardikian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mardikian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mardikian
Mardikian appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,351 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 2,351 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mardikian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mardikian bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Mardikian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mardikian?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Mardikian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Mardikian?
Mardikian ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Mardikian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mardikian.
Has Mardikian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mardikian went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Mardikian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mardikian, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mardikian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mardikian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mardikian (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mardikian mean?
A surname of Armenian origin, possibly derived from the name of an Armenian town or village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mardikian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Mardikian?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.