Explore the Family Name Medic
The meaning of Medic
1. Serbian and Croatian (Medić): patronymic from Medo, a nickname derived from a diminutive of medved ‘bear’, or a nickname from another diminutive medić ‘little bear’. Compare Medich and Medick. 2. Bosniak (Medić): patronymic from the Bosniak Muslim personal name Medo, a short form of Mehmed, which is of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Muhammad). 3. Slovenian: nickname or occupational name derived from med ‘honey’. Compare Meditz.
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How common is the last name Medic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Medic' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Medic' was ranked 68,172nd in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 65,424th. This change represents a 4.03% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 270 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, indicating a 12.22% rise in people bearing the 'Medic' surname. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #65,424 | 4.03% |
| Count | 270 | 303 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medic
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those carrying the 'Medic' surname identify as White, with the number rising from 87.04% in 2000 to 96.04% in 2010. This represents a significant 10.34% increase within the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.85% and 8.15% respectively in 2000. The proportion of Hispanics with this surname fell slightly by 10.81%, from 2.96% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. No individuals with the 'Medic' surname identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.04% | 96.04% | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 2.64% | -10.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |