Explore the Family Name Demetriou
The meaning of Demetriou
Greek (typically Cypriot): variant of Dimitriou. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Andreas, Demetrios, Christos, Demetris, Kyriacos, Marios, Savvas, Spyros, Angeliki, Angelos, Athanasios, Georgios.
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How common is the last name Demetriou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demetriou has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname dipped from a ranking of 36,189 in 2000 to 36,525 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.93%. However, the raw count of individuals with the surname Demetriou increased by 4.62%, rising from 585 in 2000 to 612 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Demetriou per 100,000 decreased by 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #36,525 | -0.93% |
| Count | 585 | 612 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demetriou
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Demetriou also shifted during the same time period as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname increased by 3.44%, moving from 91.62% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010. There was also an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with their representation within the Demetriou surname going up by 34.12%. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease of 56.79% in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races. A smaller decrease was noted among those of Hispanic ethnicity, which dropped by 30.32%. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 94.77% | 3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 5.3% | 2.29% | -56.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.31% | -30.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.14% | 34.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |