Find out how popular the last name Medeles is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Medeles.

Medeles, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Medeles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Medeles in America

Medeles is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Medeles surname appeared 295 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Medeles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Medeles to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Medeles

The surname MEDELES is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word "medela," which means "remedy" or "cure," suggesting that the original bearer of the name may have been a healer or a medical practitioner.

During the Middle Ages, the name MEDELES was found in various records and documents, particularly in the areas of Seville and Cordoba. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Libro Becerro, a medieval census document from the late 13th century, where a certain Juan MEDELES is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Alcala de Guadaira, near Seville.

In the 15th century, the name MEDELES gained prominence when Fernando MEDELES, a renowned physician from Cordoba, was appointed as the personal doctor to King Juan II of Castile. Fernando MEDELES was highly regarded for his medical knowledge and contributed significantly to the development of medicine in Spain during that time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname MEDELES was Diego MEDELES, a 16th-century explorer and navigator who accompanied the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Diego MEDELES played a crucial role in mapping the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean region, and his detailed accounts of the voyages provided valuable insights into the early exploration of the Americas.

In the 17th century, a family of MEDELES settled in the city of Granada, where they became influential landowners and merchants. One of the most prominent members of this family was María MEDELES (1628-1701), who was known for her philanthropic work and the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

Another significant figure with the surname MEDELES was Juan MEDELES (1789-1865), a Spanish military officer who fought against the French during the Peninsular War. Juan MEDELES rose through the ranks and became a respected commander, earning numerous honors and distinctions for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the surname MEDELES has spread beyond Spain and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish heritage, such as Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Medeles

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Medeles.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Medeles was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Medeles has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Medeles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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