Explore the Family Name Dembo
The meaning of Dembo
Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name for someone from any of various places in Lithuania or Poland called Dęby. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Patrice. Jewish Ari, Moysey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dembo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dembo experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dembo ranked 61,544 in popularity with a count of 305 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank fell to 66,553 with a decrease in the total count to 297. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #66,553 | -8.14% |
| Count | 305 | 297 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dembo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that in the year 2000, the majority of individuals with the Dembo surname identified themselves as either White (60.66%) or Black (32.46%). By 2010, these proportions had shifted slightly with those identifying as White increasing to 62.63% and Black decreasing to 30.30%. The proportion of those who identified as Hispanic also increased from 2.30% to 2.69%, while those claiming two or more races decreased from 2.95% to 2.36%. No individuals with the Dembo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.66% | 62.63% | 3.25% |
| Black | 32.46% | 30.3% | -6.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.69% | 16.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 2.36% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |