Explore the Family Name Demick
The meaning of Demick
1. Probably an Americanized form of German Demmig or its rare variant Demmich, unexplained. 2. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian (and possibly also Bosniak) Demić; see Demich.
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How common is the last name Demick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demick has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it fell to the 36,788th spot, marking a drop of about 10.65 percent. The overall count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 648 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.33 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Demick for every 100,000 residents decreased by 12.5 percent, going from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #36,788 | -10.65% |
| Count | 648 | 607 | -6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demick
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demick, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.60% in 2000 to 94.40% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of around 35.93%, going from 2.31% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, both starting from 0% in 2000 and rising to 0.99% and 0.82% respectively in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" also saw a substantial increase, climbing from 0.77% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, as it was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 2.31% | 200% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.48% | -35.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |