Explore the Family Name Deemer
The meaning of Deemer
1. English (Middlesex): variant of Deamer. 2. Altered form of German Diemer.
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How common is the last name Deemer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deemer has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,388 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 11,846—a change of -4.02%. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals with this surname, growing from 2,537 in 2000 to 2,642 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell marginally from 0.94 in 2000 to 0.9 in 2010, a decrease of -4.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,388 | #11,846 | -4.02% |
| Count | 2,537 | 2,642 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.9 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deemer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Deemer surname identify as White, with percentages of 94.05% and 92.43% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, indicating a slight decrease of -1.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010, an increase of 22.81%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw increases. The percentage of Hispanics went up by 41.33%, from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 21.79%, from 2.8% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 92.43% | -1.72% |
| Black | 2.8% | 3.41% | 21.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.12% | 41.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.4% | 22.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |