Explore the Family Name Demeritt
The meaning of Demeritt
Altered form of an unidentified surname, possibly French Demarest or Demarais. Compare Demerritt. History: The Demeritts trace their ancestry to Eli Demeritt, who died c.1747 in Dover, NH. Tradition says he was from Jersey Islands. His surname is documented in a phonetical spelling Demrey (in a grant from 1694), and also as De Miret and De Merit.
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How common is the last name Demeritt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Demeritt experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 29,296th in 2000 and 29,719th in 2010, the shift represents a negative change of 1.44%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has seen an increase by 4.07% from 761 in 2000 to 792 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k declined by 3.57%, indicating that the overall popularity of the surname decreased over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #29,719 | -1.44% |
| Count | 761 | 792 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demeritt
Regarding ethnic identity, the Demeritt surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, constituting 89.09% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 87.75% in 2010. This data, also taken from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.63% to 3.41%) and Black (from 6.83% to 7.07%). A notable rise is observed in individuals associating with two or more races, showing a significant increase of 51.09%. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.09% | 87.75% | -1.5% |
| Black | 6.83% | 7.07% | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.41% | 29.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.39% | 51.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |