Explore the Family Name Modine
The meaning of Modine
Swedish: variant of Modén (see Moden). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Modine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Modine experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Modine ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 250 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 86,005 and the count of individuals bearing the surname fell to 217. This represents an overall decline of about 18.68% in rank and 13.2% in count. The proportion of people with the Modine surname per 100,000 people also decreased by roughly 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #86,005 | -18.68% |
| Count | 250 | 217 | -13.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modine
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Modine, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, around 95.6% identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 90.32% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of individuals with the Modine surname who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going up from 2% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Modine who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 90.32% | -5.52% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5.07% | 153.5% |
| 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% |