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

Medino, 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 Medino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Medino in America

Medino is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Medino surname appeared 174 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 Medino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Medino 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 Medino

The surname Medino is of Italian origin, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "medicus," meaning physician or healer. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who practiced medicine or had a connection to the medical profession.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 1245 manuscript from the city of Siena, which mentions a "Guido Medino" who was a respected physician in the local community. Another notable early bearer of the name was Tommaso Medino, a 14th-century scholar and professor of medicine at the University of Bologna, who authored several influential treatises on medical practices of the time.

In the 15th century, the Medino family gained prominence in the region of Piedmont, particularly in the city of Turin. Records from this period mention a Giovanni Medino, a successful merchant and landowner, whose descendants went on to become influential figures in the local aristocracy.

As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Medini, Medina, and Medin. One notable individual from this era was Francesco Medino, a 16th-century philosopher and theologian from Venice, who wrote extensively on the intersection of faith and reason.

The Medino surname also found its way to the Spanish-speaking world, likely through Italian migrants and traders. In the 17th century, a military officer named Diego Medino served in the Spanish colonial forces in the Americas, and his descendants can be traced to various parts of Latin America.

Another prominent figure bearing the Medino name was Gian Carlo Medino, an 18th-century architect from Milan who designed several notable churches and palaces in his hometown and surrounding areas. His legacy continues to influence the architectural landscape of northern Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Medino, a renowned painter from Naples, gained recognition for his intricate and vibrant depictions of Italian landscapes and coastal scenes. His works can be found in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Europe.

Throughout its history, the Medino surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting its diverse origins and the adaptability of those who carried it across different regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Medino

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

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

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