Explore the Family Name Demske
The meaning of Demske
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Demski or Polish Dębski (see Debski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demske in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Demske has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,113th in popularity and had 275 counts. By 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 77,264 and the count dropped to 248, indicating a change of -15.13 in rank and -9.82 in count respectively. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #77,264 | -15.13% |
| Count | 275 | 248 | -9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demske
As for the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Demske, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White population. In 2000, 98.55% of bearers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.97% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals claiming two or more races in 2010 at 2.02%. Data corresponding to certain categories may have been suppressed (represented by '(S)') for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 95.97% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |