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

Mollis, 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 Mollis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mollis in America

Mollis is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mollis surname appeared 137 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 Mollis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mollis 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 Mollis

The surname Mollis originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'molle,' which means 'soft' or 'gentle.' This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a mild or gentle demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mollis can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Mollis in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landholders and their properties. One notable entry is for a John Mollis, who held land in the village of Mollisworth, now known as Molesworth, in Huntingdonshire.

In the 14th century, the surname Mollis was well-established in several parts of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire. Historical records from this period include references to individuals such as William Mollis (born c. 1320) of Lincolnshire and Robert Mollis (c. 1340-1412) of Yorkshire.

The name Mollis has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir John Mollis (c. 1470-1537), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. Another was Thomas Mollis (c. 1530-1599), a renowned English scholar and translator who served as the headmaster of Eton College.

In the 17th century, the surname Mollis was found in various parts of England, with variations in spelling such as Molles, Mollys, and Molleys. One notable bearer of the name was Samuel Mollis (1625-1688), an English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

Other individuals with the surname Mollis include Robert Mollis (c. 1690-1745), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Austrian Succession, and Sir John Mollis (1768-1833), a prominent British politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mollis

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

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

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