Explore the Family Name Mendias
The meaning of Mendias
Spanish: altered form (plural) of Basque Mendia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mendias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mendias has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 58553 and was held by approximately 324 individuals. However, by 2010, the surname had climbed in ranking to 57372 and was held by about 355 individuals. This shows an increase of around 2.02 in rank and a count increase of 9.57. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #57,372 | 2.02% |
| Count | 324 | 355 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mendias
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no significant changes for the surname Mendias between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those indicating two or more races. However, the percentage of individuals with the Mendias surname who identified as White increased slightly from 13.27 in 2000 to 13.80 in 2010, a change of 3.99. Meanwhile, the majority of individuals with the surname continued to identify as Hispanic, with a minor increase from 84.88 in 2000 to 85.92 in 2010, representing a change of 1.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.88% | 85.92% | 1.23% |
| White | 13.27% | 13.8% | 3.99% |
| 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% |