Explore the Family Name Medd
The meaning of Medd
English: 1. variant of Mead with shortening of the vowel. 2. possibly from Middle English Medde, a rare personal name of obscure origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Medd has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 68,547th most common, indicating a change of 1.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase during this period, from 262 people in 2000 to 287 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.54%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #68,547 | 1.87% |
| Count | 262 | 287 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medd
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Medd were identified as White, as per the findings from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.18% of those with the surname were White, decreasing slightly to 95.47% by 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Black, with an increase from 1.91% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Some data regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Medd was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.47% | -0.74% |
| Black | 1.91% | 3.14% | 64.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |