Explore the Family Name Demetrius
The meaning of Demetrius
Jamaican: from the personal name Demetrius, Latinized form of classical Greek Dēmētrios (see Dimitris).
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How common is the last name Demetrius in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Demetrius has seen an increase in use over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, with a count of 398 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 42,455, and the count had risen to 511, marking a 14.34% improvement in rank and a 28.39% growth in usage. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 13.33% across the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #42,455 | 14.34% |
| Count | 398 | 511 | 28.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demetrius
As for the Ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been significant shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Demetrius surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year, other demographics saw notable changes. There was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White and those reporting two or more races, with drops of 19.28% and 77.28% respectively. Conversely, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Black and Hispanic, rising by 10.95% and 75.37% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.56% | 68.3% | 10.95% |
| White | 27.64% | 22.31% | -19.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 7.05% | 75.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6.03% | 1.37% | -77.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |