Explore the Family Name Demorest
The meaning of Demorest
Altered form of Demarest, a surname of French origin. The surname Demorest is also found in northern France, where it is rare. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Demorest are descendants of David Demarest, a Huguenot from France (see Demarest), whose father’s surname was Des Marets.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demorest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demorest saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Demorest ranked 30,716 in popularity and declined to 36,379 by 2010, representing a drop of 18.44%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased over the same period from 716 to 615, marking a decrease of 14.11%. The proportion of people named Demorest per 100,000 residents also fell by 22.22%, from 0.27 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #36,379 | -18.44% |
| Count | 716 | 615 | -14.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demorest
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Demorest also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.51% to 93.50%. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reported with this surname in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, which rose from 1.54% to 2.93%. The Black population also recorded an emergence from 0% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Lastly, those reporting two or more ethnic identities increased from 0.98% to 1.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 93.5% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.93% | 90.26% |
| Black | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.3% | 32.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |