Explore the Family Name Medlicott
The meaning of Medlicott
English: habitational name from Medlicott in Wentnor (Shropshire). The placename derives from an uncertain first element + Old English cot ‘hut’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medlicott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Medlicott has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 107,038 in terms of popularity and it fell to 115,639 in 2010, marking an 8.04% drop. The number of people bearing the name also decreased by approximately 1.95%, from 154 in 2000 to 151 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Medlicott per 100,000 dropped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #115,639 | -8.04% |
| Count | 154 | 151 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medlicott
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Medlicott identified as White, though there was a minor decrease of 1.39% in this group between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.05% identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.69% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these groups constituting insignificant portion of Medlicott bearers during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 96.69% | -1.39% |
| 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% |