About Medes
The surname Medes is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Medes," which itself originated from the Latin name "Medeus." The name Medes is believed to have been a personal name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the Old High German word "mād," meaning "courage" or "strength." As a surname, Medes likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Medes." Over time, the surname Medes has spread to various regions and countries, and individuals with this surname can be found worldwide.
The surname Medes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Medes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Medes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Medes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Medes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.