Explore the Family Name Demps
The meaning of Demps
Possibly a variant of Dempsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demps has slightly grown in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 17,755th most popular surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 17,726th spot, marking a 0.16% change. The number of people bearing this surname increased by 8.66% from 1,455 in 2000 to 1,581 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.54 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,755 | #17,726 | 0.16% |
| Count | 1,455 | 1,581 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demps
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demps, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Black, although there was a slight decrease from 86.46% to 83.55%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White rose slightly from 9.42% to 10.12%. Interestingly, there was a noticeable increase in those who identified with two or more races, going from 1.92% to 3.80%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.92% to 1.90%. In 2010, a small percentage of individuals (0.32%) reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that were not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.46% | 83.55% | -3.37% |
| White | 9.42% | 10.12% | 7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3.8% | 97.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.9% | -1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |