Explore the Family Name Demming
The meaning of Demming
1. Dutch and German: habitational name from a farm so named in the Gelderland area, the Netherlands, which once belonged to a certain Demme and his kin (see Demme). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch cognate Demmink. 2. English: variant of Deming. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Demming in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demming has shown a growth in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425th most popular surname, but in 2010, it moved up to 32,203rd place, representing a rank change of 3.66%. The actual count of people with the Demming surname grew by 11.18% from 644 in 2000 to 716 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #32,203 | 3.66% |
| Count | 644 | 716 | 11.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demming
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identities linked with the Demming surname have seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White decreased slightly from 58.70% to 55.87%, while those identifying as Black increased from 36.96% to 38.69%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth with a 42.80% increase, moving from 2.64% to 3.77% of people with the surname. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable with a marginal decrease of 0.65%. No individuals with the Demming surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 55.87% | -4.82% |
| Black | 36.96% | 38.69% | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 3.77% | 42.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.54% | -0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |