2000
#38,942
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 533
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Demint
A surname derived from the French phrase "de Mint", meaning "from Mint".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 630 Americans carry the last name Demint. That puts it at #42,533 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 544,055 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Demint surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
630
1 in 544,055
Census rank
#42,533
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
549
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 549 bearers of the surname Demint in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42533rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Demint, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Demint
The surname DEMINT has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French term "de mint," which translates to "from the mint" or "from the mint field." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who lived near or worked in a mint field or a mint-growing area.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy. In the Domesday Book, a record of landholders in England compiled in 1086, there are mentions of individuals with the surname DEMINT or similar spellings, indicating that the name had already spread beyond the borders of France by that time.
One notable figure bearing this name was Guillaume DEMINT, a French knight who lived in the 13th century and participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Records show that he was born around 1220 and died in the Holy Land during the siege of Tunis in 1270.
In the 14th century, a merchant named Jean DEMINT was recorded as having lived in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He was involved in the spice trade and is believed to have established a successful business exporting mint and other herbs to various parts of Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned painter named Pierre DEMINT was born in Paris around 1490. His works, primarily depicting religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded and can still be found in several museums and churches across France.
Another notable figure was Marie DEMINT, a French noblewoman born in 1610 in the Champagne region. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the establishment of schools and orphanages in her local community.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Jacques DEMINT gained recognition for his works on political theory and social reform. He was born in 1725 in Lyon and his writings were influential during the French Revolution.
These examples illustrate the longstanding presence of the surname DEMINT throughout French history, originating from its association with the mint plant and eventually spreading across various regions and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Demint
Among Census respondents with the surname Demint, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Demint bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Demint surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 506
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 22
- Two or more races2.4% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Demint
Demint appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#47,521
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 446
-87 bearers (-16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 8,579 places
2020
#42,533
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 549
+103 bearers (+23.1%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 4,988 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,942 | 533 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #47,521 | 446 | 0.15 | -87 bearers (-16.3%) | Down 8,579 places |
| 2020 | #42,533 | 549 | 0.18 | +103 bearers (+23.1%) | Up 4,988 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Demint surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,521 | #42,533 | 10.5% |
| Count | 446 | 549 | 23.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.18 | 22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Demint bearers went from 446 to 549 (+23.1% change). The surname moved up 4,988 positions in the national ranking, going from #47,521 to #42,533.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Demint
FAQ
Demint surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Demint?
Name Census estimates that about 630 living Americans carry the surname Demint. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 544,055 residents.
How common is Demint?
Demint ranks #42,533 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 549 people with the surname Demint. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (630), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Demint.
Has Demint become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Demint went from 446 recorded bearers to 549. That is an increase of 103 (+23.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #47,521 to #42,533.
What does the Census say about the background of Demint?
Among Census respondents with the surname Demint, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Demint in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (506 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Demint appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Demint (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Demint mean?
A surname derived from the French phrase "de Mint", meaning "from Mint". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Demint (0.18 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Demint?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Demint on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.