Explore the Family Name Dearmon
The meaning of Dearmon
Altered form of Irish Dearmond or English Dearman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dearmon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dearmon saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,162nd in popularity with 973 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 29,719 with only 792 individuals identified as Dearmons. This represents a decline of 23% in rank and an 18.6% reduction in count. The proportion of people named Dearmon per 100,000 individuals also declined by 25% from 0.36 to 0.27 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,162 | #29,719 | -23% |
| Count | 973 | 792 | -18.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.27 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearmon
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Dearmon surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnicity composition of individuals bearing this name. While the percentage of Dearmons identifying as White decreased by about 7%, from 78.52% to 73.11%, there was a rise in those identifying as Black from 17.16% to 19.95%. The percentage of Dearmons who identify as two or more races also increased, going from 1.64% to 2.27%. Additionally, there was a substantial increase in the percentage of Dearmons identifying as Hispanic, which grew by 65.53% to reach 3.41% in 2010. No Dearmons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.52% | 73.11% | -6.89% |
| Black | 17.16% | 19.95% | 16.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.41% | 65.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.27% | 38.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |