Explore the Family Name Demerchant
The meaning of Demerchant
Americanized form (translation into English, under the French influence in Canada) of Cuffman, itself probably an old Anglicized form of German Kaufmann (compare Coffman). The name is formed with the English vocabulary word merchant ‘dealer’ (see Merchant) and the French preposition de ‘of’. History: The first bearer of the surname Demerchant was John DeMerchant from Ireland, who settled in NB, Canada, in the 1790s. His original surname was Cuffman.
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How common is the last name Demerchant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demerchant has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 57,544 and rose to the rank of 53,072 by 2010, marking an increase of 7.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 331 to 390 during the same period, which represents a 17.82% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.12 to 0.13, indicating a growth rate of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #53,072 | 7.77% |
| Count | 331 | 390 | 17.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demerchant
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demerchant, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease from 96.37% to 94.62% over the decade. There was no record of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, the census data shows an appearance of diversity in 2010, with 2.05% of the people with this surname identifying as Hispanic and 1.28% identifying as either American Indian/Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.62% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |