Explore the Family Name Mederos
The meaning of Mederos
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): Castilianized form of Portuguese and Galician Medeiros. This surname is most common in Cuba. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Francisco, Jesus, Luis, Alberto, Armando, Fernando, Gerardo, Humberto, Manuel, Mario.
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How common is the last name Mederos in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mederos has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Mederos ranked at 13,104, and by 2010, it had moved up to 11,057 - a change of approximately 15.62 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 2,140 in 2000 to 2,875 in 2010, marking an increase of 34.35 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by about 22.78 percent during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,104 | #11,057 | 15.62% |
| Count | 2,140 | 2,875 | 34.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.97 | 22.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mederos
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Mederos also experienced changes according to the decennial U.S. Census data. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, moving from 81.68 percent in 2000 to 86.12 percent in 2010. However, the percentage of those identified as White decreased from 16.12 percent to 12.80 percent. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more races also fell from 1.59 percent to 0.56 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell to zero in 2010 after being at 0.42 percent in 2000, and there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying as Black, at 0.21 percent in 2010, up from zero in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.68% | 86.12% | 5.44% |
| White | 16.12% | 12.8% | -20.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0.56% | -64.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |