Explore the Family Name Dema
The meaning of Dema
Albanian: from Demë (definite form Dema), a short form of the Muslim personal name Demir (see Demiri) or Adem (see Ademi).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dema in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dema has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 66,476 in 2000 to 53,802 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 19.07%. In terms of count, there were 278 individuals with the surname Dema in 2000, which increased to 384 by 2010, indicating a growth of 38.13%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a substantial increase of 30% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #53,802 | 19.07% |
| Count | 278 | 384 | 38.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dema
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Dema showed some changes over the decade as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (84.17%), followed by Black (8.27%), Hispanic (3.60%), and those identifying with two or more races (2.16%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly decreased to 80.21%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black (12.24%) and a small increment among Hispanics (3.65%). Interestingly, the number of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 2.60%, whereas the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to 1.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.17% | 80.21% | -4.7% |
| Black | 8.27% | 12.24% | 48% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.65% | 1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.3% | -39.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |