Explore the Family Name Model
The meaning of Model
1. South German: from Middle High German model ‘measure, size’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of weights and measures. 2. German: possibly a habitational name from the Slavic placename Modlau. 3. Polish: from model ‘model, fashion’. 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Modl, a pet form of Mordecai.
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How common is the last name Model in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Model has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 59,769th most popular, while by 2010, it had fallen to 69,793rd, marking a 16.77% drop. The actual count of people with this surname also declined over this time period from 316 to 281, a reduction of 11.08%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Model per 100,000 people fell from 0.12 to 0.1, demonstrating a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #69,793 | -16.77% |
| Count | 316 | 281 | -11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Model
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Model identify as White. This has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, with a slight increase from 93.99% to 94.31%. However, there has been a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.53% to 2.49%. Interestingly, in 2000, 2.22% of individuals reported two or more races, but no such reports were made in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 94.31% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.49% | -1.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |