Explore the Family Name Medlar
The meaning of Medlar
English: variant of Medler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medlar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Medlar" has shown a slight increase over the years. In 2000, Medlar was ranked as the 56,392nd most popular surname in the United States, with 339 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 55,619 with an increase of 1.37%, and the count of individuals with the surname rose by 8.85% to 369. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #55,619 | 1.37% |
| Count | 339 | 369 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medlar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Medlar" also showed a shift over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.05% of bearers of the Medlar surname identified as White. However, by 2010 this figure had dropped to 93.22%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. The 2010 census did show new developments: a small proportion (2.71%) identifying as having two or more races, and 1.9% identifying as Hispanic. There were no changes reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 93.22% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |