Explore the Family Name Memic

The meaning of Memic

Bosniak (Memić): patronymic from the Bosniak Muslim personal name Memo, a short form of Mehmed, which is of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Muhammad).

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How common is the last name Memic in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Memic' showed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Memic was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname and by 2010 it had risen to the 57,516th spot, marking a 17.66% increase. In terms of count, there were 262 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number grew to 354 by 2010, showing a significant rise of 35.11%. The proportion of individuals named Memic per 100k people also increased by 20% during this time period.

20002010Change
Rank#69,854#57,51617.66%
Count26235435.11%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1220%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Memic

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Memic'. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 90.84% in 2000 to 99.72% in 2010. In 2000, some individuals (8.4%) identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname 'Memic' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White90.84%99.72%9.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races8.4%0%-100%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%