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

Modin, 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 Modin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Modin in America

Modin is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Modin surname appeared 257 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 Modin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Modin 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 Modin

The surname MODIN is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish word "mod," which means "courage" or "bravery," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who exhibited these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MODIN surname can be found in a Swedish census from 1570, where a man named Nils Modin was listed as a resident of the village of Tollstad in the county of Östergötland. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the late medieval period in Sweden.

In the 17th century, the MODIN surname appears in various church records and tax registers across Sweden. Notable examples include Olof Modin, a farmer from the parish of Skövde in Västergötland, who was born in 1625, and Karin Modin, a resident of Stockholm, who was recorded in a tax register from 1675.

The MODIN surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Carl Johan Modin (1776-1855), a Swedish military officer and engineer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later worked on the construction of the Göta Canal, a famous waterway in Sweden.

Another prominent figure was Sven Modin (1831-1908), a Swedish author and journalist who wrote extensively on historical and cultural topics. He is particularly known for his works on Swedish folklore and traditions, including his book "Svenska allmogens seder och tro" (The Customs and Beliefs of the Swedish Peasantry), published in 1863.

In the 19th century, the MODIN surname gained further prominence with the birth of Gustaf Modin (1859-1937), a Swedish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) and played a significant role in the development of Swedish labor laws.

Additionally, the name has been associated with academic and scientific pursuits. One notable example is Carl Modin (1869-1937), a Swedish geologist and mineralogist who made significant contributions to the study of Scandinavian minerals and rocks.

While the MODIN surname originated in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Swedish countryside, where it was likely first adopted by families or individuals who embodied the qualities of courage and bravery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Modin

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

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

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