Explore the Family Name Demaree
The meaning of Demaree
Altered form of Demarest 2, a surname of French origin. Compare Demery 1 and Demory 1. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Demaree are descendants of David Demarest, a Huguenot from France (see Demarest), whose father’s surname was Des Marets. — This is also one of the early spellings (possibly not the original one) of the surname Demery 1, borne by the descendants of a freed slave from VA, who was of West African extraction.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demaree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Demaree shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,539 in prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 15,589, marking a minor decrease of 0.32%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Demaree surname increased from 1,728 in 2000 to 1,876 in 2010, growing by 8.56%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,539 | #15,589 | -0.32% |
| Count | 1,728 | 1,876 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demaree
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demaree from 2000 to 2010. White individuals constituted the majority of those with this surname, although their percentage decreased slightly from 93.34% to 89.87%. There was significant growth in the Hispanic community, with an increase of 40.69%, and among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, who experienced a substantial surge of 340.58%. The percentages of Black individuals and those identifying as two or more races also rose, by 16.67% and -4.14% respectively. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Demaree surname decreased by -6.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.34% | 89.87% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.25% | 40.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 3.04% | 340.58% |
| Black | 1.74% | 2.03% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.39% | -4.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.43% | -6.52% |