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

Dement, 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 Dement surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dement in America

Dement is the 7595th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dement surname appeared 4,376 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dement.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dement to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dement

The surname Dement originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "dement," which means "insane" or "mad." This name was likely first given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as being eccentric or behaving in an unconventional manner.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dement can be found in ancient French documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, a man named Jehan Dement was mentioned in the tax rolls of the city of Paris in 1292.

Over the centuries, the name Dement has also been associated with various place names in France, such as the town of Dement in the Haute-Marne region. It is possible that some people with this surname may have originally hailed from or been associated with this particular location.

One notable individual with the surname Dement was Jacques Dement, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1590 to 1670. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of 17th-century Paris.

Another person of historical significance with this last name was Marie-Louise Dement, a French botanist and naturalist who lived from 1718 to 1780. She is renowned for her extensive research and discoveries in the field of plant life, particularly her work on the flora of the French countryside.

In the realm of literature, the French novelist and playwright Émile Dement (1822-1890) gained recognition for his works exploring themes of love, passion, and societal norms of the time.

In the 19th century, a man named Pierre Dement (1815-1892) made his mark as a successful businessman and entrepreneur in the city of Lyon, where he established several successful textile factories and contributed significantly to the local economy.

Lastly, the French military officer and hero of World War I, Léon Dement (1887-1965), is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Verdun, where he played a crucial role in defending the city against German forces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dement

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

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 Dement 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dement has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Dement was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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