Explore the Family Name Dearmore
The meaning of Dearmore
Probably an altered form of Irish Dearmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dearmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dearmore has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname, with a count of 271 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had marginally improved to 67,519 with the count increasing by approximately 7.75% to 292 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #67,519 | 0.61% |
| Count | 271 | 292 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearmore
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Dearmore. In 2000, a large majority (89.67%) identified as White, followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (6.27%), and a small percentage (1.85%) were of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. By 2010, there were some shifts in these figures. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 85.62%, while the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped to 4.11%. Notably, the census began to record individuals who identified with two or more races (6.85%) and those of Hispanic ethnicity (2.74%). There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black for either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.67% | 85.62% | -4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.27% | 4.11% | -34.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |