Explore the Family Name Medvid
The meaning of Medvid
1. Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Medviď) and Ukrainian: nickname from a variant of Rusyn medvedz, Russian medved ‘bear’. 2. Croatian: dialect variant of Medved ‘bear’. Compare Medwid.
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How common is the last name Medvid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Medvid has surged in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 144908 with a count of 105 individuals having this surname, equating to approximately 0.04 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the name rose to rank 128249 with an increase of 11.5% in rank. The count also increased to 133 people, a significant growth of nearly 26.67%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose to 0.05, marking a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,908 | #128,249 | 11.5% |
| Count | 105 | 133 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medvid
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Medvid surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.1% of Medvids reported their ethnicity as White, and by 2010 this figure had slightly increased to 98.5%. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories registering no counts for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.41% |
| 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% |