Explore the Family Name Demyan
The meaning of Demyan
1. Ukrainian: from Demyan, an Ukrainian form of the personal name Damian. 2. Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Demjan: from a Rusyn form (Demyan, in Slovakia transliterated as Demjan) of the personal name Damian. 3. Americanized form of Hungarian Demján: from the personal name Demján, a variant of Damján (see Damian, compare above).
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How common is the last name Demyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Demyan ranked 40,987 in popularity in the year 2000 and experienced a slight dip to rank 41,501 in 2010, reflecting a subtle change of -1.25%. However, the total count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 502 to 524 during the same period, marking an increase of 4.38%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people, however, decreased by 5.26% from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #41,501 | -1.25% |
| Count | 502 | 524 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demyan
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Demyan surname identify as white, with the percentage increasing from 96.02% in 2000 to 97.52% in 2010. The second most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic, although its representation significantly decreased by 45.16% from 2.79% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 97.52% | 1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 1.53% | -45.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |