Explore the Family Name Medbury
The meaning of Medbury
English (Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex): habitational name from Medbury in Elstow (Bedfordshire). The placename derives from Old English mægth ‘maiden’ or mægden ‘maiden’ + burg ‘fortress’. This name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Medbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Medbury experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 124,872 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 129,825, which is a change of -3.97%. Nonetheless, the count of people with the Medbury surname slightly increased from 127 individuals in 2000 to 131 in 2010, a growth of 3.15%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 20.0%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #129,825 | -3.97% |
| Count | 127 | 131 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medbury
The ethnicity table for the Medbury surname reveals that most bearers of this name identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no identified Medburys who were Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Medburys identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.85% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010, reflecting a minor change of -0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 96.18% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |