Explore the Family Name Demaris
The meaning of Demaris
Altered form of French Demarais, Desmarets (see Demarest) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demaris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demaris has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 24,701 in terms of commonality, rising to 25,332 by 2010 – a decrease of 2.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 947 to 977 during the same period, indicating a growth of 3.17%. The proportion of people named Demaris per 100,000 decreased by 5.71%, signaling a diminishing popularity despite the increase in raw numbers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #25,332 | -2.55% |
| Count | 947 | 977 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demaris
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demaris. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts in the demographic makeup. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 54.72%, while the representation for those identifying with two or more races increased by 36.64%. The Hispanic and Black populations bearing the name also saw significant increases, at 65.77% and 63.36% respectively. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 4.29%. There was also a decline in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, dropping by 19.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 88.02% | -4.29% |
| Black | 2.32% | 3.79% | 63.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.68% | 65.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 3.17% | 36.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.82% | 54.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.51% | -19.05% |