Explore the Family Name Dismore
The meaning of Dismore
English: from Old French dix mars ‘ten marks’, of uncertain motivation, developing in Middle English surnames to Dismars, Dimars, and Dimarsh (spelled Dymerch).
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How common is the last name Dismore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dismore ranked 47,654 in 2000 and fell slightly in popularity to rank 49,999 in 2010, reflecting a 4.92% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname, however, remained relatively stable over the decade, increasing marginally from 418 to 419, a growth rate of 0.24%. Despite the slight increase in the number of people with the surname Dismore, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #49,999 | -4.92% |
| Count | 418 | 419 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dismore
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dismore, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a large majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline in this group from 95.45% to 93.32%. The census recorded no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. However, it showed minor increases in those identifying as Black (from 1.91% to 2.15%) and those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races (both going from 0% to 1.67%) over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.32% | -2.23% |
| Black | 1.91% | 2.15% | 12.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |