Explore the Family Name Jeremy
The meaning of Jeremy
English and Welsh (southern): from the Middle English personal name Jeremy, from a French form of Jeremias, a Latinization of the Greek form of the Hebrew name rendered Jeremiah in England and Wales.
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How common is the last name Jeremy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Jeremy' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,849 with a count of 329 individuals per 100k bearing the name. However, by 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 61,745 and the count decreased to 325, marking a change of -1.22%. The proportion per 100k also lowered from 0.12 to 0.11, highlighting an overall change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #61,745 | -6.73% |
| Count | 329 | 325 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeremy
When examining the ethnic identity associated with 'Jeremy', again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some adjustments over the decade. As of 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (68.92%), followed by Black (17.23%), Hispanic (7.08%), those identifying with two or more races (4.31%), and a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.46%). There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth noting that the number of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' increased by 136.81% from 2000 to 2010, the most significant change observed within these demographics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 68.92% | -0.98% |
| Black | 19.76% | 17.23% | -12.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.69% | 7.08% | 5.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 4.31% | 136.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |