Explore the Family Name Demmitt
The meaning of Demmitt
Possibly an altered form of German Demit: metonymic occupational name for a weaver or cloth dealer, from Middle High German timīt, dimīt denoting a type of cloth woven with double thread (from Greek dimitos ‘two-threaded’). The surname Demit is very rare in Germany. Compare Demeter 3.
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How common is the last name Demmitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Demmitt" had its popularity decreased by 1.75% between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 54,880 to 55,841. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, with a 4.56% growth from 351 in 2000 to 367 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 dropped by 7.69%, indicating that while the number of people with the Demmitt name rose, it did so at a slower rate than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,841 | -1.75% |
| Count | 351 | 367 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demmitt
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010 among individuals with the surname Demmitt. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased by 6.86%, while the representation of those identifying as Black increased by 37.78%. Also, there was a significant increase of 123.44% in individuals reporting two or more races, and a modest increase of 34.51% in those identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.18% | 81.2% | -6.86% |
| Black | 7.12% | 9.81% | 37.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 5.72% | 123.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.91% | 34.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |