Explore the Family Name Deamer
The meaning of Deamer
1. English (Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire): from Middle English demere ‘judge,’ later used as a nickname for a censorious person, a self-appointed judge; compare Deem and Dempster. 2. Americanized form of German Diemer.
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How common is the last name Deamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deamer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,604th and by 2010 had slipped down to 48,347th, marking a 13.48% drop. The actual count of people with the surname also reduced from 479 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, reflecting an 8.77% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #48,347 | -13.48% |
| Count | 479 | 437 | -8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deamer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Deamer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group made up 83.92% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 83.07% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, from 14.20% in 2000 to 14.65% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname also saw a rise from 0% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.92% | 83.07% | -1.01% |
| Black | 14.2% | 14.65% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |