Explore the Family Name Demerath
The meaning of Demerath
German: habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Demerath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demerath has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 60,390 most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 62,189, a drop of about 2.98%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 312 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, showing a growth of around 3.21%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Demerath per 100k decreased by about 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #62,189 | -2.98% |
| Count | 312 | 322 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demerath
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Demerath also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.19% in 2000 and 93.17% in 2010, marking a subtle decrease of 2.12%. Notably, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity with this surname reported in 2000, but by 2010, both groups were represented, accounting for 2.48% and 1.86% respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 2.24% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.17% | -2.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.86% | -16.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |