Explore the Family Name Damerow
The meaning of Damerow
East German: habitational name from Damerow, the name of several places in eastern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Claus, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Damerow in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Damerow saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 112,967 but fell to 125,282 in 2010, representing a decrease of 10.9%. The count of this surname also decreased slightly by about 4.86%, with 144 individuals bearing the name in 2000 and just 137 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #125,282 | -10.9% |
| Count | 144 | 137 | -4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Damerow
On the topic of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Damerow identify as White. In 2000, about 96.53% identified as such, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.89% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.89% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |