Explore the Family Name Dearment
The meaning of Dearment
Altered form of Irish Dearmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dearment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dearment has moderately maintained its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 50,801st most common surname and slightly dropped in rank to 51,066th by 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity of -0.52 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 386 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, showing a 5.7% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14, signifying that the surname's prevalence in the population was stable during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #51,066 | -0.52% |
| Count | 386 | 408 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearment
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dearment, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. With 96.37% in 2000 and 96.08% in 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. A small percentage (2.59% in 2000 and 1.47% in 2010) identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.47% in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.08% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 1.47% | -43.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |