Explore the Family Name Jermain
The meaning of Jermain
English (Middlesex): of Norman origin, a variant of German.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jermain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jermain saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its ranking dropping by about 4.79 percent from 79,115 to 82,908. However, the actual count of people with the surname Jermain increased slightly, from 224 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, marking a 1.34 percent growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #82,908 | -4.79% |
| Count | 224 | 227 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jermain
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Jermain identify as White. In fact, this group saw an increase of 4.6 percent from 81.7 percent in 2000 to 85.46 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased by 26.81 percent, from 13.84 percent in 2000 to 10.13 percent in 2010. There were no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those who identified with two or more races were only represented in the 2000 data at 2.68 percent, but were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 85.46% | 4.6% |
| Black | 13.84% | 10.13% | -26.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |