Explore the Family Name Dembek
The meaning of Dembek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Dąbek (see Dabek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Dariusz.
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How common is the last name Dembek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dembek saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname dropped by 4.1 percent from 57,544 in 2000 to 59,901 in 2010. However, the actual count of people with the surname Dembek increased slightly by 1.81 percent from 331 to 337 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 8.33 percent, indicating that while the number of people with this surname might have increased, the rate at which it did was slower than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #59,901 | -4.1% |
| Count | 331 | 337 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dembek
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Dembek surname identify as White. This group grew slightly from 96.98 percent in 2000 to 97.63 percent in 2010. The census shows no recorded instances of those with the Dembek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small percentage (1.81%) who identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this percentage was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.63% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |