Medak
A locational surname referring to someone from the town of Medak in India.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Medak. That puts it at #93,513 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Medak surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#93,513
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
196
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 196 bearers of the surname Medak in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 93513th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Medak, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Medak
The surname Medak originates from the Czech Republic, with its earliest known instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Czech word "medák," which means "honey-colored" or "honey-like," potentially referring to either a physical characteristic or a profession associated with beekeeping or honey production.
Medak is thought to have emerged as a surname in the region of Bohemia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia within the Holy Roman Empire. The name can be found in historical records from this area, including church registers and local chronicles.
One of the earliest documented references to the surname Medak comes from a 1567 census record in the town of Zámrsk, where a family with the surname is listed as residents. Another notable early mention is in a 1592 land registry from the town of Jihlava, where a Jakub Medak is recorded as a landowner.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various documents from the region, such as marriage records and court proceedings. For instance, a Jan Medak is mentioned in a 1642 court case in the town of Čáslav, while a Dorota Medaková is listed in the marriage records of the village of Libice nad Cidlinou in 1671.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Medak was Václav Medak, a beekeeper and landowner who lived in the village of Žlunice in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Matěj Medak, a merchant and trader from the town of Kutná Hora, who was active in the early 17th century.
Over the centuries, the surname Medak has been found in various spellings, such as Medák, Medaček, and Medačka, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes. Additionally, some individuals with the surname have been associated with place names like Medakov or Medakovice, suggesting a possible connection to specific localities within the Czech lands.
Other notable individuals with the surname Medak include:
1. Jaroslav Medak (1901-1977), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Miroslav Medak (1926-1993), a Czech actor and theater director who performed with the National Theatre in Prague.
3. Jindřich Medak (1914-1990), a Czech writer and translator who specialized in science fiction and fantasy literature.
4. Zdeňka Medaková (1923-2015), a Czech gymnast who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
5. Petr Medak (born 1976), a contemporary Czech artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Medak
Among Census respondents with the surname Medak, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Medak bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Medak surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4%
- Unknown or suppressed3.6%
- Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Medak surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #93,513 | -4.9% |
| Count | 193 | 196 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Medak bearers went from 193 to 196 (+1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,341 positions in the national ranking, going from #89,172 to #93,513.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Medak
FAQ
Medak surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Medak?
The surname Medak holds position #93,513 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Medak surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Medak, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.