Explore the Family Name Demby
The meaning of Demby
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Dęby.
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How common is the last name Demby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demby's popularity slightly decreased in rank from 18,473 in 2000 to 19,114 in 2010, representing a change of -3.47%. However, the count of individuals with the Demby surname increased by 3.12% during this same period, rising from 1,380 in 2000 to 1,423 in 2010. This slight increase in count was not enough to keep pace with overall population growth, resulting in a drop in the proportion of individuals named Demby per 100k people by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,473 | #19,114 | -3.47% |
| Count | 1,380 | 1,423 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demby
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Demby surname. As of the 2010 census, a majority of individuals carrying the Demby surname identified as Black, accounting for 70.06% of total Dembys, a negligible decrease of -0.01% compared to 2000. The proportions of individuals who identified as White and Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -8.96% and 0.72% respectively. Meanwhile, there were considerable increases in the proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic (+66.45%) and those identifying with two or more races (+70.71%). The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.07% | 70.06% | -0.01% |
| White | 24.78% | 22.56% | -8.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 4.08% | 70.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.53% | 66.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |