Explore the Family Name Demsky
The meaning of Demsky
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Demski. 2. Altered form of Polish Demski.
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How common is the last name Demsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Demsky has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 55,971st most common across the country, but by 2010, it fell to 61,899th place, marking a 10.59% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 5.26%, from 342 in 2000 to 324 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Demsky per 100,000 population reduced by 15.38%, falling from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #61,899 | -10.59% |
| Count | 342 | 324 | -5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demsky
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demsky, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is mainly affiliated with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Demsky surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The percentage of individuals identified as White with the surname Demsky slightly increased from 98.25% in 2000 to 98.77% in 2010. Additionally, there were no changes in the "Two or more races" category, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 98.77% | 0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |