Explore the Family Name Medal
The meaning of Medal
Galician: possibly a derivative of Meda. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Mireya, Pablo, Adolfo, Carlos, Eduardo, Fernando, Francisco, Humberto, Jesus, Jose, Maria Del Socorro, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Medal has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,389th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 41,799th spot- an increase of 11.8%. The number of individuals carrying the Medal surname also increased during this period from 421 to 520, marking a 23.52% change. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Medal also saw an uptick from 0.16 to 0.18, indicating a growth of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #41,799 | 11.8% |
| Count | 421 | 520 | 23.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medal
Regarding ethnic identity, the U.S. Decennial Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Medal surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 71.02% of Medals identified as Hispanic, a figure which rose to 75.77% by 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 25.89% to 21.92% over the same period. A small percentage of the population, 2.14% in 2000 and 1.35% in 2010, identified as Black. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or who reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.02% | 75.77% | 6.69% |
| White | 25.89% | 21.92% | -15.33% |
| Black | 2.14% | 1.35% | -36.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |