Explore the Family Name Demlow
The meaning of Demlow
Probably German: habitational name from a placename in eastern Germany, of Slavic origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin.
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How common is the last name Demlow in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demlow saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Demlow was ranked as the 68,172nd most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 270 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank of the surname had slipped to 70,208th place, although the count of people named Demlow had actually risen slightly to 279. This slight increase in number did not keep pace with overall population growth, hence the drop in popularity ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #70,208 | -2.99% |
| Count | 270 | 279 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demlow
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Demlow between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.52%) of those named Demlow identified as White. By 2010, while this group still formed the majority, its proportion had decreased to 93.55%. Meanwhile, the census data for 2010 shows new instances of the Demlow surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, each making up 1.79% of the total. There were also individuals who identified as Hispanic, constituting 2.51% of the Demlows in 2010. The data does not show any individuals named Demlow identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 93.55% | -5.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |