Explore the Family Name Medor
The meaning of Medor
1. English: variant of Meador. 2. In some cases also Native American (Abenaki): altered form of French Médard (see Medard).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Medor has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 69,636 in the United States and by 2010, it had climbed to a ranking of 62,045. This represents an overall increase of 10.9%. The number of people with the surname Medor also grew from 263 individuals in 2000 to 323 in 2010, reflecting a 22.81% change. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Medor per 100k population rose by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #62,045 | 10.9% |
| Count | 263 | 323 | 22.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medor
In terms of ethnicity, the Medor surname showed diverse representation based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. No significant changes were observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races (growing from 3.42% to 4.02%) and Black (increasing from 51.71% to 55.42%). Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 39.54% to 35.29%. There was also a significant reduction of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 4.94% to 2.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.71% | 55.42% | 7.17% |
| White | 39.54% | 35.29% | -10.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 4.02% | 17.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.94% | 2.79% | -43.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |