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

Median, 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 Median surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Median in America

Median is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Median surname appeared 126 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 Median.

We can also compare 2010 data for Median 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 Median

The surname Median is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "medene," which means "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived or worked in meadows or pasturelands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Median can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landholder named Edric Median in Somerset.

Throughout the centuries, the name Median has undergone various spelling variations, including Medene, Medain, and Medyn. These variations reflect the phonetic changes and regional dialects that occurred over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Median include:

1. John Median (c. 1490 - 1560), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1554 to 1560.

2. Thomas Median (1570 - 1625), a renowned English physician and writer who authored several medical treatises, including "A Treatise on the Plague" in 1603.

3. Elizabeth Median (1635 - 1692), an English Quaker who was imprisoned for her religious beliefs and later became a prominent advocate for religious tolerance.

4. William Median (1720 - 1789), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

5. Mary Median (1845 - 1921), a British social reformer and suffragist who campaigned for women's rights, including the right to vote and access to higher education.

While the surname Median may not be as common as some other English surnames, its history and origins can be traced back to medieval England, reflecting the agricultural roots and regional identities of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Median

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

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 Median 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 Median 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 Median was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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