Explore the Family Name Medve
The meaning of Medve
Hungarian: nickname from medve ‘bear’ (a loanword from Slavic languages; see Medved), applied to a large, strong, or clumsy person.
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How common is the last name Medve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Medve saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 74,398 in 2000, it dropped to 83,834th place in 2010, illustrating a decrease of 12.68%. In terms of numerical count, there were 242 individuals with the surname in 2000 which declined slightly to 224 people by 2010, showing a reduction of 7.44%. The proportion of Medves per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08 within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #83,834 | -12.68% |
| Count | 242 | 224 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medve
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Medve, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.11% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose modestly from 2.07% to 2.23% within the same time frame. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.98% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.23% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |