Explore the Family Name Deramus
The meaning of Deramus
Variant, with fused French preposition de ‘from’, of the French topographic name Ramus 5 or of its mostly Swiss French cognate Ramuz. The surname Deramus is not found in France nor in Switzerland. In the US, where it is usually written in the form DeRamus, it is most common among African Americans. History: Joseph Funderburk Deramus from Switzerland married Anna Pfund (also spelled Phund) in Orangeburg, SC, in 1742.
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How common is the last name Deramus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Deramus surname has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,256 among all surnames and climbed to a rank of 17,809 by 2010, representing a 2.45% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced an increase during this period, growing from 1,403 to 1,572, a change of 12.05%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Deramus surname per 100,000 increased slightly, rising by 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,256 | #17,809 | 2.45% |
| Count | 1,403 | 1,572 | 12.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deramus
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest ethnic identity associated with the Deramus surname is Black, even though its percentage decreased from 53.31% in 2000 to 51.53% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a minor decrease from 43.19% to 42.18%. However, there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an impressive 115.49% increase, albeit from a small base, going from 0.71% to 1.53%. Those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.50% to 2.42%, a 61.33% change. The Hispanic group experienced a substantial 128.13% increase, moving from 0.64% to 1.46%. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a 39.06% increase, shifting from 0.64% to 0.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.31% | 51.53% | -3.34% |
| White | 43.19% | 42.18% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.42% | 61.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.53% | 115.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.46% | 128.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.89% | 39.06% |