Explore the Family Name Meduna
The meaning of Meduna
Czech: from an affectionate nickname based on medunný ‘as sweet as honey’, from med ‘mead, honey’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meduna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meduna has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 63,068, marking a decline of about 3.58 percent. However, the count of individuals with the Meduna surname slightly increased from 309 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, a growth of approximately 2.59 percent. Despite this change, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #63,068 | -3.58% |
| Count | 309 | 317 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meduna
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Meduna surname identify as White. This ethnic identity has remained largely consistent, increasing only slightly from 97.09 percent in 2000 to 97.16 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.16% | 0.07% |
| 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% |