Explore the Family Name Deme
The meaning of Deme
1. Hungarian and Slovak: from a short form of the personal name Demeter, Latin Demetrius. 2. Ethiopian: from the personal name Deme, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘my blood’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 3. West African (Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Mali; Dème): from a name found among the Wolof and Tukulor peoples, apparently related to the Fulani name Samba 2. 4. Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): written 出目 ‘goggle-eyed’, a rare name originally from the Kyōto region, borne by artisans who created masks for the Noh drama.
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How common is the last name Deme in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Deme' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Deme ranked as the 91,004th most common surname, while in 2010 it had risen to the 66,931st position, indicating a change of 26.45% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase from 188 people in 2000 to 295 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 56.91%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Deme per 100,000 persons grew by 42.86%, going up from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #66,931 | 26.45% |
| Count | 188 | 295 | 56.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deme
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Deme' also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnic group with this surname was White (51.60%), followed by Black (28.72%). However, in 2010, the majority ethnicity changed significantly, with Black being the largest at 50.85%, marking an increase of 77.05% since 2000. Conversely, the percentage of Whites dropped by almost 35% to 33.56%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 7.45% to 5.76%, while Hispanics saw a minimal decrease from 7.45% to 7.12%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 with 2.71% of those with the surname Deme identifying accordingly; this category was not present in the 2000 census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.72% | 50.85% | 77.05% |
| White | 51.6% | 33.56% | -34.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.45% | 7.12% | -4.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.45% | 5.76% | -22.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |