Explore the Family Name Dimery
The meaning of Dimery
English (Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, of Norman origin): variant of Damery, a habitational name from Daumeray (Maine-et-Loire), France.
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How common is the last name Dimery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dimery experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dimery ranked 59,769 in popularity with a count of 316. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 65,964 and the count dropped to 300. This represented a decrease of 10.36% in rank and 5.06% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a fall of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #65,964 | -10.36% |
| Count | 316 | 300 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimery
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Dimery surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic remained at zero for both years. Those identifying as White saw a small decrease from 36.71% to 35%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 42.41% to 37.67%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced a slight decrease from 15.82% to 15%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, going up from 2.53% in 2000 to 7% in 2010, an increase of 176.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.41% | 37.67% | -11.18% |
| White | 36.71% | 35% | -4.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 15.82% | 15% | -5.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 7% | 176.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |