Explore the Family Name Demarr
The meaning of Demarr
1. American shortened (and altered) form of French Desmarais or Demarais. Compare Demar 2. 2. Americanized form of German Demar 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demarr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Demarr has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,776 in terms of popularity, with a count of 406 occurrences. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 56,073 and the count had decreased by 10.1% to 365 occurrences. This shift represented a 14.96% drop in rank and a 20% reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #56,073 | -14.96% |
| Count | 406 | 365 | -10.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demarr
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation in the distribution for the surname Demarr from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority with little change, shifting slightly from 79.56% to 79.45%. The second most prevalent ethnic identity was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which decreased from 12.56% to 10.14%. An increase was observed within those associating with two or more races, from 2.71% to 5.48%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic went from 1.23% and 1.72%, respectively, to having their data suppressed for privacy in 2010. Lastly, the Black population saw an increase from 2.22% to 2.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.56% | 79.45% | -0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.56% | 10.14% | -19.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 5.48% | 102.21% |
| Black | 2.22% | 2.74% | 23.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |