Explore the Family Name Deremer
The meaning of Deremer
Americanized form of Dutch De Riemer, an occupational name for a cutter of leather straps, belts, and reins, or alternatively for someone who measures and sizes peat lumps. See Remer.
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How common is the last name Deremer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deremer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,960th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 21,459th. While the rank decreased by 2.38%, the actual count of individuals with the Deremer name increased by 4.19% over the same period, growing from 1,169 to 1,218. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dipped by 4.65%, moving from 0.43 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #21,459 | -2.38% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,218 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deremer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Deremer surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts noted between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority were identified as White in both years, although there was a small decline in this category, from 98.29% to 96.72%. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.11% to 2.13%. There was also a new entry in the 2010 Census with 0.82% of the Deremers identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Deremer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 96.72% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.13% | 91.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |