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

Mardin, 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 Mardin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mardin in America

Mardin is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mardin surname appeared 122 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 Mardin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mardin 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 Mardin

The surname "MARDIN" is believed to have its origins in the city of Mardin, located in southeastern Turkey. This city has a rich history dating back to the 7th century BC, when it was known as Mardi or Mardin in the Aramaic language.

Mardin was an important city during the medieval period, serving as a center of trade and culture for various civilizations, including the Seljuk Turks and the Ottoman Empire. It is possible that the surname "MARDIN" emerged as a locational name, indicating a person or family who hailed from this historic city.

The earliest known records of the surname "MARDIN" can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in Ottoman Turkish documents and chronicles. During this period, the city of Mardin was a thriving urban center within the Ottoman Empire, and it is likely that the surname gained prominence among residents and families associated with the city.

One notable individual bearing the surname "MARDIN" was Abdülkadir Mardin (1908-1993), a prominent Turkish historian and sociologist who specialized in the study of Ottoman and Turkish history. He was born in Istanbul and made significant contributions to the understanding of the social and cultural dynamics of the Ottoman Empire.

Another historical figure with the surname "MARDIN" was Mehmet Mardin (1856-1909), a Turkish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. He played a pivotal role in modernizing the Ottoman army and implementing reforms within the military establishment.

In the realm of literature, the name "MARDIN" is associated with Şeyhmus Mardin (1892-1976), a Kurdish poet and writer who was born in the city of Mardin. His works, written in the Kurdish language, explored themes of love, nature, and the cultural heritage of the region.

It is worth noting that the surname "MARDIN" may have also been derived from other place names or variations related to the city, such as "Mardinan" or "Mardini," which were used in historical documents and records.

While the surname "MARDIN" has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance of this surname remains closely tied to the city of Mardin and its rich cultural and religious heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mardin

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

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

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