Explore the Family Name Demoulin
The meaning of Demoulin
French and Walloon: topographic name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, for someone who lived at a mill, French moulin, or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia) named with this word. Compare Moulin 1 and 2, and also Demulling. Some characteristic forenames: French Chantel, Honorine, Yves.
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How common is the last name Demoulin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Demoulin has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,945th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to be the 51,066th most common. The count of people with this surname also increased from 376 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking an 8.51% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #51,066 | 1.69% |
| Count | 376 | 408 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demoulin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demoulin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, though the percentage decreased slightly from 84.57% to 82.84%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic fell from 3.72% to 2.70%. On the other hand, there was a small rise in the proportion of individuals identifying as black, from 10.11% to 10.78%. Interestingly, in 2010 some people started identifying as belonging to two or more races, making up 2.45% of the total. There were no people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.57% | 82.84% | -2.05% |
| Black | 10.11% | 10.78% | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 2.7% | -27.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |