Explore the Family Name Demontigny
The meaning of Demontigny
French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, for someone from any of several places in various parts of France named Montigny (see Montigny). Some characteristic forenames: French Aurele, Gilles, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Demontigny in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demontigny slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 53,538th—a decrease of 0.93%. However, the actual number of people carrying this surname increased from 366 individuals in 2000 to 386 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.46%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease, dipping from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #53,538 | -0.93% |
| Count | 366 | 386 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demontigny
Concerning the ethnicity of those with the Demontigny surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 78.14% to 75.65%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a small decrease from 14.48% to 13.99%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity within these years. The Two or More Races category saw a significant increase, jumping from 3.55% to 5.18%. Furthermore, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.83% to 4.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.14% | 75.65% | -3.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.48% | 13.99% | -3.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 5.18% | 45.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 4.92% | 28.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |