Explore the Family Name Demaray
The meaning of Demaray
Altered form of Demarest 2, a surname of French origin. The surname Demaray is also found among Native Americans (the Three Affiliated Tribes, i.e. the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation) in Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in ND. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Demaray are descendants of David Demarest, a Huguenot from France (see Demarest), whose father’s surname was Des Marets.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demaray in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Demaray" has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name held the rank of 40,083 and by 2010, it had risen to 39,486, indicating a growth of approximately 1.49%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 515 in 2000 to 557 in 2010, marking an increase of about 8.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #39,486 | 1.49% |
| Count | 515 | 557 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demaray
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname "Demaray" identified as White, accounting for 90.68% in 2000 and 87.25% in 2010. This shows a slight decline in percentage over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a significant rise from 2.91% in 2000 to 5.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial growth of approximately 50.32% during the same time period. Meanwhile, there was a moderate increase in the number of people identifying with two or more races, going from 3.88% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. The data does not show any Demaray's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 87.25% | -3.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.91% | 5.03% | 72.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 4.49% | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.33% | 50.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |