Explore the Family Name Medich
The meaning of Medich
Americanized form of Serbian, Croatian, and probably also Bosniak Medić (see Medic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian and Croatian Dragoljub, Marko.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Medich has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147 and then fell to 64,559 in 2010, representing a change of -9.15%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also dipped from 320 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.75%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k dropped by 16.67% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #64,559 | -9.15% |
| Count | 320 | 308 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medich
As for ethnicity associated with the surname Medich, the Decennial U.S. Census reports primarily White ethnic identity. The percentage of those identified as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 97.81% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.19%) identifying as two or more races in 2000, but this decreased to zero by 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no notable presence in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.4% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |