Explore the Family Name Demand
The meaning of Demand
1. German: from Middle Low German dēmant ‘diamond’, a metonymic occupational name of a cutter or dealer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Demain.
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How common is the last name Demand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demand saw a slight decrease in rank between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from 64,385 to 68,122. Despite this change in rank, the count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 289 people in both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline by roughly 9 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #68,122 | -5.8% |
| Count | 289 | 289 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demand
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Demand is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, showing an increase from nearly 80 percent in 2000 to slightly over 85 percent in 2010 as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as Black decreased significantly by approximately 37 percent. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic remained constant at 2.77 percent, and those identifying as two or more races experienced a minor decrease. There were no individuals with the surname Demand who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.93% | 85.47% | 6.93% |
| Black | 12.11% | 7.61% | -37.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 3.11% | -10.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |