Explore the Family Name Demmons
The meaning of Demmons
English: variant of Demmon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demmons experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 37,591 in terms of popularity and had a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it dropped to rank 39,887 with a decreased proportion of 0.19 per 100,000. The overall count of individuals with this surname also slightly fell from 557 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, marking a change of -1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #39,887 | -6.11% |
| Count | 557 | 550 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demmons
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Demmons shows some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 70.02% to 61.64%, while those identifying as Black increased from 28.01% to 34.00%. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 73.02%, rising from 1.26% to 2.18%. The census also recorded a small presence of Hispanic identity at 1.45% in 2010, where there was none in 2000. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.02% | 61.64% | -11.97% |
| Black | 28.01% | 34% | 21.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.18% | 73.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |