History:
The surname Medina is derived from the Latin word medius, meaning 'middle' or 'in the middle of.'
The surname Medina is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is believed that the surname was first used by people who lived in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, in central Spain.
Description:
The surname Medina is still very popular in Spain today, and is also common in many Latin American countries.
In Spain, the surname Medina is traditionally used to denote a person of high social status.
The surname Medina is also spelled as Medinah, Medinilla, and Medinero.
