Explore the Family Name De Meester
The meaning of De Meester
Flemish (also Demeester) and Dutch: variant, with the definite article de ‘the’, of Meester. This surname (mainly in the form Demeester) is also found in France (Nord). Some characteristic forenames: French Georges.
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How common is the last name De Meester in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Meester witnessed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Meester was ranked 56,826th most common surname in the United States, with 336 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank improved to 56,195 due to an increase in count to 364 individuals, a growth rate of 1.11%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #56,195 | 1.11% |
| Count | 336 | 364 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Meester
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of those with the De Meester surname identify as White. This group made up 97.32% of all De Meesters in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.15% in 2010. There were no recorded De Meesters who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, there has been a small emergence of diversity within this surname group, with 1.37% identifying with two or more races and 1.65% identifying as Hispanic by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.15% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |