Explore the Family Name Mediate

The meaning of Mediate

1. English: unexplained. 2. Italian (southern): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Giovanni.

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How common is the last name Mediate in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mediate's popularity has seen minor shifts over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,317 in terms of frequency; by 2010, it had dipped slightly to a ranking of 68,345, marking a decrease of 1.53%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.11%. The proportion of people with the Mediate surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1 in both census years.

20002010Change
Rank#67,317#68,345-1.53%
Count2742885.11%
Proportion per 100k0.10.10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mediate

In the arena of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints a clear picture for the surname Mediate. The vast majority identify as white, with figures hovering around 94% for both 2000 and 2010, indicating very little change over the decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease, from 5.11% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010, registering an 11.74% drop. No individuals with the Mediate surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White94.16%94.1%-0.06%
Hispanic5.11%4.51%-11.74%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%