Explore the Family Name Demerritt
The meaning of Demerritt
Variant of Demeritt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demerritt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Demerritt has seen some fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,652 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 90,853, marking a minor drop of 0.22%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased during the same period. The census recorded 189 individuals with the Demerritt name in 2000 and 203 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #90,853 | -0.22% |
| Count | 189 | 203 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demerritt
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the Demerritt surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 85.19% of individuals with this last name identified as White, and by 2010, this figure saw a slight decrease to 84.73%. During the same decade, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Black, jumping from 11.11% in 2000 to 13.30% in 2010. No data was available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.19% | 84.73% | -0.54% |
| Black | 11.11% | 13.3% | 19.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |