Explore the Family Name Dedmon
The meaning of Dedmon
English: variant of Dedman and Dedmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dedmon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dedmon experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,550 in terms of commonality and fell to 14,933 by 2010, representing a change of -2.63%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of individuals with the Dedmon surname increased by 5.54%, going from 1,878 in 2000 to 1,982 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, showing a decrease of -4.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,550 | #14,933 | -2.63% |
| Count | 1,878 | 1,982 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.67 | -4.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dedmon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Dedmon surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Dedmons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, growing by 65.93%. While the percentage of Dedmons identifying as White remained highest at 73.11% in 2010, it did see a decrease of -4.06% from 76.2% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up the second-largest group at 20.48% in 2010, up 3.64% from 19.76% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 73.11% | -4.06% |
| Black | 19.76% | 20.48% | 3.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.37% | 64.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.02% | 57.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 1.51% | 65.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.5% | 16.28% |