Explore the Family Name Medcalf
The meaning of Medcalf
English: variant of Metcalf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medcalf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Medcalf has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the previous decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 20,138th most common surname in America, and by 2010 it had dropped to 21,672nd. The total number of people bearing this last name also fell slightly, declining from 1231 in 2000 to 1202 in 2010 — a change of -2.36%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Medcalf per 100,000 people decreased by approximately 10.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,138 | #21,672 | -7.62% |
| Count | 1,231 | 1,202 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.41 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medcalf
The Decennial U.S. Census further provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Medcalf. As of 2010, the majority identified as White (84.19%), showing a minor decrease from 85.05% in 2000. Those identifying as Black constituted 9.65%, down slightly from 9.83% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities, rising from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. Hispanic representation fell from 2.60% to 2.25%, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.89% to 0.75%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small increase, going from 0.49% to 0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.05% | 84.19% | -1.01% |
| Black | 9.83% | 9.65% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.66% | 133.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 2.25% | -13.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.75% | -15.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.5% | 2.04% |