Explore the Family Name Medeles
The meaning of Medeles
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): plural form of Spanish Medel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medeles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Medeles has seen considerable growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310 amongst all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 66,931. This represents a substantial increase in rank of 20.61%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 207 in 2000 to 295 in 2010 - an increase of 42.51%. The proportion of Medeles per 100,000 people also increased by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #66,931 | 20.61% |
| Count | 207 | 295 | 42.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medeles
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Medeles. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the surname is prevalent among the Hispanic community, showing an increase from 88.89% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010, suggesting that the Medeles surname has strong ties to Hispanic ethnicity. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname showed a slight decrease, from 8.21% in 2000 to 7.46% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.89% | 92.2% | 3.72% |
| White | 8.21% | 7.46% | -9.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |