Explore the Family Name Dermody
The meaning of Dermody
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Diarmada ‘descendant of Diarmaid’, the same personal name as gave rise to McDermott. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aileen, Brigid, Donal.
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How common is the last name Dermody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dermody was ranked 17,426th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to the 18,156th spot by 2010, displaying a decrease of around 4.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Dermody surname increased from 1,492 to 1,533 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 2.75%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Dermody surname declined by approximately 5.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,426 | #18,156 | -4.19% |
| Count | 1,492 | 1,533 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dermody
As per the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dermody surname has primarily been associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 95.91% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 95.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Dermody name saw a considerable rise of 59.57%, growing from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Dermody's grew by 55.22%, albeit from a small base of 0.67% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. During this time frame, there were no recorded instances of the Dermody surname being associated with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.04% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3% | 59.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.04% | 55.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.72% | -23.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |