Explore the Family Name Dermer
The meaning of Dermer
1. German: from an old personal name, Terrimar, a variant of Därr (see Darr). 2. German: variant of Dörmer (see Dormer), an occupational name for a watchman, someone who manned a tower. Compare Derner. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Darm ‘intestines’, one of names assigned at random by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hersh, Pinchas, Yaffa.
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How common is the last name Dermer in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dermer experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 40,465 which dropped to 42,640 by 2010, marking a -5.38% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minimal decrease from 509 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, resulting in a -0.2% change. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Dermer per 100k people fell by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,640 | -5.38% |
| Count | 509 | 508 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dermer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the last name Dermer identify as White. There was however a slight decrease in this population from 98.04% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. The census also recorded a small percentage of Dermer individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. No Dermer individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.06% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |