Explore the Family Name Medsker
The meaning of Medsker
Perhaps an altered form of Metzger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medsker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Medsker ranked 32,984 in popularity in the year 2000. By 2010, it slightly fell to rank 33,379, marking a decrease of 1.2%. Despite this minor dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Medsker increased from 655 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.43%. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a slight decline of 4.17%, going from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #33,379 | -1.2% |
| Count | 655 | 684 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medsker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Medsker. In 2000, roughly 96.64% of people with this surname identified as White, a figure that reduced slightly to 95.18% in 2010. The percentage of Medskers identifying as Hispanic showed substantial growth, increasing from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, a change of 139.34%. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.07% in 2000 to 0.73% in 2010. No significant representation was found in categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.18% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.92% | 139.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.73% | -31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |