Explore the Family Name Diment
The meaning of Diment
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Diamond. 2. English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Diamond. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Lyubov, Arkady, Galya, Iosif, Konstantin, Yefim. Jewish Aron, Shlomo, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Diment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Diment has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Diment was ranked 70,273 in popularity and this rank dropped to 104,156 in 2010 - a decline of 48.22%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 260 in 2000 to 172 in 2010, marking a reduction of 33.85%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Diment per 100,000 individuals fell by 40% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #104,156 | -48.22% |
| Count | 260 | 172 | -33.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diment
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Diment using the Decennial U.S. Census data, we observe some changes in the period from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage decreased slightly from 91.92% in 2000 to 90.7% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group, those identifying as Hispanic, disappeared entirely by 2010 from the 3.46% noted in 2000. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased significantly from 2.31% in 2000 to 5.81% in 2010, a change of 151.52%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.92% | 90.7% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 5.81% | 151.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |