Explore the Family Name Demont
The meaning of Demont
1. Altered form of North German Timon, via the intermediate form Demone. 2. French: topographic name, with fused preposition de, from mont ‘mountain’ (see Mont). 3. Altered form of French Dumont, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Demont in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Demont has seen a decline in the United States. In 2000, this surname ranked 33,471 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 37,899, marking a decrease of 13.23%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also followed a similar pattern, with 643 in 2000 dropping to 586 in 2010, reflecting an 8.86% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Demont per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, which is a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #37,899 | -13.23% |
| Count | 643 | 586 | -8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demont
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demont, there have been some changes observed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group remains those who identify as White, although their proportion slightly decreased from 92.53% in 2000 to 90.61% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the proportion of Hispanics bearing this surname, going from 2.95% in 2000 to 5.29% in 2010, a rise of 79.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races reduced slightly from 1.71% to 1.54%, while the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same. Notably, there was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying as Black, at 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 90.61% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 5.29% | 79.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.54% | -9.94% |
| Black | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |