Explore the Family Name Midence
The meaning of Midence
Hispanic (mainly Honduras): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Midence in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Midence saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Midence was ranked 64,008 in terms of prevalence; however, by 2010, it had moved up to 45,653—a notable change of approximately 28.68%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also increased from 291 to 468 during the same period, marking an impressive growth rate of 60.82%. Consequently, the proportion of Midence per 100k people rose by 45.45%, from 0.11 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #45,653 | 28.68% |
| Count | 291 | 468 | 60.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Midence
The ethnic identity associated with the Midence surname also evolved somewhat over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native—all remained at 0.00%. However, there was a small but noticeable shift towards more diversity. In 2000, none of the bearers of the surname identified as being of two or more races, but by 2010, this figure stood at 1.28%. The number of people of White ethnicity decreased slightly from 13.75% to 8.97%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased somewhat from 85.91% to 89.74%, suggesting that the surname Midence is primarily associated with the Hispanic community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.91% | 89.74% | 4.46% |
| White | 13.75% | 8.97% | -34.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |