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

Midyette, 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 Midyette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Midyette in America

Midyette is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Midyette surname appeared 315 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 Midyette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Midyette 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 Midyette

The surname Midyette is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "midde" meaning "middle" and "geat" meaning "gate," referring to someone who lived near or worked at a central gate or entrance to a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Midyette surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, where a William Midyette was listed as a resident in 1592. The name also appears in various tax and census records from the 17th and 18th centuries, with spellings such as Midyatt, Midyat, and Midyette.

In the late 17th century, a John Midyette (c. 1670-1745) was recorded as a landowner in the village of Mendlesham, Suffolk. He is believed to be an ancestor of many individuals bearing the Midyette name in subsequent generations.

Another notable figure from history was Sir Robert Midyette (1722-1798), a wealthy merchant and shipping magnate from Bristol, England. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and was instrumental in establishing several charitable foundations.

During the 19th century, the Midyette family expanded its presence across England, with members settling in various regions, including London, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. One prominent individual from this era was William Midyette (1834-1901), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Liverpool, including the iconic Liver Building.

In the United States, the Midyette surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when several families of English descent settled in various parts of the country, including Virginia, North Carolina, and New York. Notable individuals from this period include James Midyette (1775-1852), a farmer and landowner in Surry County, North Carolina, and his son, John Midyette (1810-1892), who served as a captain in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.

Over the centuries, the Midyette name has been associated with various professions, from farmers and merchants to architects and military personnel. While not a particularly common surname, it holds a rich history and a strong connection to its English roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Midyette

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

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

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