Explore the Family Name Deerman
The meaning of Deerman
1. Altered form of English or Irish Dearman 1, 2. 2. Americanized form of German Deermann: unexplained. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Diermann (see Dearman 3).
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How common is the last name Deerman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deerman has seen a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,552nd in popularity and was carried by approximately 508 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 47,429 with the count of individuals bearing this name dropping to 447, marking an overall decrease of 16.96% in rank and 12.01% in count. The proportion of Deerman per 100,000 people also declined by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #47,429 | -16.96% |
| Count | 508 | 447 | -12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deerman
Concerning the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Deerman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, at 94.09% in 2000, slightly increasing to 94.41% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constituted 2.17% in 2000, which increased to 2.46% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 2.46%, whereas no one identified as such in 2000. Individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant at 0% or saw a decrease to 0% in the case of the latter two ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 94.41% | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.46% | 13.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0% | -100% |