Explore the Family Name Demay
The meaning of Demay
1. Swiss French: from dîme ‘tithe’, used as a nickname for a tax collector. 2. French: habitational name, with fused preposition de, for someone from any of several minor places called May. Some characteristic forenames: French Andree, Gabrielle, Henri, Jean Claude, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Demay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Demay' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Demay' ranked as the 18165th most common surname in the United States with 1,413 instances. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 20601, representing a decrease of 13.41%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 8.99% to 1,286. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the number of people named 'Demay' fell from 0.52 to 0.44, marking a 15.38% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,165 | #20,601 | -13.41% |
| Count | 1,413 | 1,286 | -8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.44 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demay
The ethnicity associated with the 'Demay' surname also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of those with the 'Demay' surname identified as White (95.90%), followed by Hispanic (1.77%) and those identifying with Two or more races (1.63%). There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. By 2010, while the proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.57%, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the 'Demay' surname rose to 0.86%. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and those with Two or more races both saw declines to 1.71% and 1.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.57% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.71% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.24% | -23.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |