Explore the Family Name Demski
The meaning of Demski
1. Jewish (from Poland and adjacent regions): from Polish dąb, demb ‘oak’, either a habitational name from a place called with this word or an artificial name with reference to the tree and its qualities of strength and durability. 2. Polish: variant of Dębski (see Debski). History: The film actor Kirk Douglas’s original name was Issur Danielovitch, which he later changed to Izzy Demsky (the surname of his uncle), before officially changing it again to Kirk Douglas in 1941. He was born in New York into a Jewish family of Eastern European origin.
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How common is the last name Demski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 24,083rd most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to 25,226th place by 2010, representing a 4.75% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased, from 977 in 2000 to 982 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.51%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #25,226 | -4.75% |
| Count | 977 | 982 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demski
In terms of ethnic identity, the data indicates a slight shift over the decade. As of the 2000 Census, 96.62% of those with the Demski surname identified as White, dropping to 94.40% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races among the Demskis also decreased, by 11.96% and 22.83% respectively. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname saw a significant increase, from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010, indicating a change of 141.96%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers remained at zero for both years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.4% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.46% | 141.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.81% | -11.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.71% | -22.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |