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

Midence, 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 Midence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Midence in America

Midence is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Midence surname appeared 468 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 Midence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Midence 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 Midence

The surname MIDENCE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "midding," which referred to a dunghill or a heap of manure. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the 13th century.

In the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, there is a mention of a person named William de la Midence residing in Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locative surname, referring to someone who lived near a dunghill or a similar place.

The MIDENCE surname also appeared in various historical records throughout the centuries. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, a person named John Midence is listed. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Returns of 1662 for Staffordshire include a reference to a family with the surname MIDENCE.

One of the earliest notable individuals with this surname was Thomas Midence, who was born in Warwickshire in 1508. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Robert Midence (1620-1688), a wealthy merchant and politician who represented the borough of Coventry in the English Parliament. He played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the MIDENCE surname was associated with the village of Middens, located in the county of Gloucestershire. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which itself was derived from the Old English word "midding."

During the 19th century, a prominent individual with the MIDENCE surname was Rev. William Midence (1792-1872), an Anglican clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire for over 40 years.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Midence (1825-1904), a renowned educator and philanthropist who established several schools and orphanages in London. She dedicated her life to improving the education and welfare of underprivileged children.

While the MIDENCE surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and exploration. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, with its historical origins deeply rooted in the medieval English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Midence

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

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

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