Explore the Family Name Demus
The meaning of Demus
German: from a short form of the personal name Nikodemus (see Nicodemus).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Demus in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Demus' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,292nd most popular name, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,764th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 647 to 628 during this period. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, marking a 12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #35,764 | -7.43% |
| Count | 647 | 628 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demus
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes amongst individuals with the surname 'Demus' between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 2.63% to 2.07%. White individuals also decreased from 26.28% to 23.73%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.71% to 5.89%. The percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable, showing a slight increase from 67.08% to 67.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.08% | 67.83% | 1.12% |
| White | 26.28% | 23.73% | -9.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 5.89% | 58.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.07% | -21.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |