Find out how popular the last name Demaske is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Demaske.

Demaske, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Demaske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Demaske in America

Demaske is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Demaske surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Demaske.

The history of the last name Demaske

The surname DEMASKE originates from France, specifically the northern regions of Normandy and Picardy. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "demas," which means "mask" or "disguise."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the tax records of Normandy from the year 1347, where a certain "Jehan Demaske" is listed as a resident of the town of Rouen. It is possible that the name was originally an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold masks or costumes.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the DEMASKE name was Guillaume DEMASKE, a merchant and landowner from the city of Amiens in Picardy. He is mentioned in several legal documents from the time, including a land dispute case from 1462.

The name also appears in the ancient records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a certain Jean DEMASKE is recorded as a member of the ducal court in the early 16th century, serving under Charles the Bold.

As the DEMASKE family spread across France and Europe, the spelling of the name evolved slightly, with variations such as DEMASQUE, DEMASK, and DEMASQUE appearing in different regions. One notable bearer of the name was Pierre DEMASQUE, a French Renaissance poet and playwright who lived in the late 16th century.

Another significant figure was Marie DEMASKE, a notable Catholic nun and educator from the 17th century. Born in 1628 in Lille, she founded several schools and convents in northern France and is remembered for her contributions to the education of young women.

In the 18th century, Jacques DEMASKE, a French military officer, gained recognition for his service in the War of the Austrian Succession, where he fought under the command of Marshal Saxe.

While the DEMASKE surname is not among the most common in France today, it has a rich historical legacy that spans several centuries and various regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Demaske

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Demaske.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Demaske was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Demaske was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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