Explore the Family Name Dismuke
The meaning of Dismuke
Altered form of Dismukes, a surname of presumably French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dismuke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dismuke has seen a surge in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Originally ranking 11,948th in 2000, it jumped up to 11,714th by 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 1.96%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 2,399 individuals with the Dismuke surname reported in the 2000 Census, but this number increased by 11.55% to reach 2,676 by 2010. The proportion per 100k also rose slightly, showing an increase of 2.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,948 | #11,714 | 1.96% |
| Count | 2,399 | 2,676 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.91 | 2.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dismuke
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Dismuke surname presents a diverse picture based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, majority of people with the Dismuke surname identified as Black, accounting for 58.18%, which is an increase of 9.14% from 2000. Those identifying as White made up 37.37%, showing a decrease of 12.11% from the previous decade. Additionally, an increase was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (up 55.17%) and Hispanic (up 23.93%). However, there was a slight drop in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (down 24.00%) and those reporting two or more ethnicities (down 10.50%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.31% | 58.18% | 9.14% |
| White | 42.52% | 37.37% | -12.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.02% | 23.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.79% | -10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.45% | 55.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.19% | -24% |