Explore the Family Name Dehmer
The meaning of Dehmer
1. North German: habitational name for someone from Dehme near Minden. 2. South German: variant of Dehm. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Dehmer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dehmer increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dehmer ranked as the 50,178th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 46,811th position, marking a 6.71% increase in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period, from 392 to 454, representing a growth rate of 15.82%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #46,811 | 6.71% |
| Count | 392 | 454 | 15.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehmer
The ethnic identity associated with the name Dehmer also saw some changes over the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.90%), a figure that slightly increased to 95.37% in 2010. The next highest ethnicity represented among those with the surname was Hispanic, accounting for 1.79% in 2000 and rising to 2.20% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of Dehmers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.04% in 2000. Those claiming two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 1.54% of the Dehmers. No individual with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 95.37% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.2% | 22.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |