Explore the Family Name Middaugh
The meaning of Middaugh
Americanized form of German Mittag.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Middaugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Middaugh saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,745 in popularity, with 2,443 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 12,242, even though the total count of people with this surname increased to 2,541. This equates to a 4.01% increase in the number of people named Middaugh, despite a 4.23% drop in its ranking. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.49% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,745 | #12,242 | -4.23% |
| Count | 2,443 | 2,541 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.86 | -5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Middaugh
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Middaugh surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as white, although this percentage slightly decreased from 94.15% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases of 27.17% and 13.33%, respectively. Additionally, there was a substantial increase in the number of individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native, jumping from 0.37% to 0.71%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races saw decreases of 21.43% and 12.78%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 93.43% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.23% | 27.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.57% | -12.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.71% | 91.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.55% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.51% | 13.33% |