Explore the Family Name Demain
The meaning of Demain
1. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): perhaps a variant of Main 4 or 5 with fused Old French preposition de ‘from’. Alternatively, the name may be a variant of Diamond 2. False association with the word demand would explain the shift of stress onto the second syllable, but the development to Demain, especially the change in the quality of the vowel, remains unexplained. 2. French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from Maing in Nord. 3. French: in some cases, possibly also a nickname from demain ‘tomorrow’.
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How common is the last name Demain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Demain" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,293rd and by 2010 it had risen to a ranking of 57,781st, marking a 2.55% increase in its popularity. The census also recorded an increase in the count of people with this surname, from 319 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, a 10.34% growth. However, proportionally, the presence of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #57,781 | 2.55% |
| Count | 319 | 352 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demain
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Demain". In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (89.34% and 89.20%, respectively). Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races decreased over the decade, by 24.47% and 18.21% respectively. In contrast, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 20.92%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.34% | 89.2% | -0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.82% | 3.41% | 20.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 2.84% | -24.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 2.56% | -18.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |