About Margolis
The surname Margolis is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Mordechai, meaning "warrior" or "warlike." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Mordechai. The name Margolis is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
The surname Margolis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Margolis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Margolis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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