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

Meditz, 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 Meditz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meditz in America

Meditz is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meditz surname appeared 407 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 Meditz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meditz 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 Meditz

The surname Meditz has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Germanic word "mede," which translates to "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with those who lived or worked in meadows or areas with abundant grasslands.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Meditz can be found in the records of the town of Medebach, located in the modern-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town's name, which dates back to the 9th century, is thought to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname Meditz.

In the 17th century, the name Meditz appeared in several historical documents, including church records and tax rolls. One notable mention is that of Hans Meditz, a farmer born in 1632, who was recorded as owning a sizable plot of land near the village of Medelon in the Rhineland region.

As the centuries progressed, the Meditz name spread across various parts of Germany, with some families migrating to neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann Meditz (1755-1823) was a respected teacher and scholar in the city of Heidelberg, known for his contributions to the field of education.

During the 19th century, the name Meditz gained recognition in the world of arts and literature. Anna Meditz (1819-1899), a German novelist and poet, was widely acclaimed for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her contemporaries included the philosopher and writer Friedrich Meditz (1825-1891), whose essays on ethics and morality were highly regarded.

Another noteworthy figure was Karl Meditz (1867-1939), a German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin and other major cities. His distinctive style, blending neoclassical and Art Nouveau elements, left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the early 20th century.

While the surname Meditz has its deepest roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, the name continues to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with their unique stories and contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meditz

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

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

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