Explore the Family Name Medick
The meaning of Medick
1. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian (and possibly also Bosniak) Medić, Slovenian Medic. 2. German: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in the northeastern part of Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Medick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Medick has seen a drop in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 79,115, but by 2010, the rank had slipped to 95,955, indicating a decrease of 21.29%. The count of individuals with this last name also fell from 224 in 2000 to 190 in 2010, marking a 15.18% decline. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people reduced by 25.0% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #95,955 | -21.29% |
| Count | 224 | 190 | -15.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medick
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of people with the surname Medick identify as White. In 2000, about 98.21% identified as White and this percentage slightly increased to 98.42% in 2010. The census does not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 98.42% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |