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

Mediano, 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 Mediano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mediano in America

Mediano is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mediano surname appeared 249 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 Mediano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mediano 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 Mediano

The surname Mediano originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "mediano," which means "medium" or "average." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone of medium height or size.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mediano surname can be found in various medieval Spanish documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is Juan Mediano, a merchant from the city of Seville who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1321.

In the 15th century, the name appears in connection with the town of Mediano, located in the province of Zaragoza in northeastern Spain. It is possible that some individuals with the Mediano surname may have originated from or had ties to this town, although the exact relationship between the place name and the surname is unclear.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals with the Mediano surname achieved notable status. Pedro Mediano (1539-1607) was a prominent Spanish lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Royal Chancery of Granada. Another notable figure was Alonso Mediano (1570-1646), a Franciscan friar and theologian who authored several religious works.

In the 18th century, Francisco Mediano (1725-1801) was a Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque and Rococo styles. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, José Mediano (1828-1897) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Zaragoza.

Throughout its history, the Mediano surname has been present in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Aragon, Andalusia, and Castile. While not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained a presence in the country for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mediano

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

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

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