Explore the Family Name Modin
The meaning of Modin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Modye, a pet form of Mordecai + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. Swedish: variant of Modén (see Moden). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mosey.
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How common is the last name Modin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Modin saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 73,931st to 75,069th—a change of -1.54%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Modin surname increased by 5.33%, with 257 people carrying the name in 2010 compared to 244 in 2000. The proportion of the Modin surname per 100k population remained steady at 0.09 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #75,069 | -1.54% |
| Count | 244 | 257 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Modin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 94.26% to 91.83% over the decade. There was also a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 3.28% to 1.95%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Modin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.72% of the Modins.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 91.83% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 1.95% | -40.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |