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

Demirci, 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 Demirci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Demirci in America

Demirci is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Demirci surname appeared 176 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 Demirci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Demirci 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 Demirci

The surname Demirci has its origins in Turkey and is derived from the Turkish word "demir" meaning iron, and "ci" which is an occupational suffix indicating a worker or craftsman. It refers to an ironsmith or blacksmith by trade.

This surname is believed to have emerged during the Ottoman Empire period, which spanned from the late 13th to early 20th centuries. The name was likely adopted by those who worked as blacksmiths or in the iron forging industry, which was a vital profession during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Demirci can be found in the Ottoman tax records, known as the "Tahrir Defterleri," dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. These records were used to document the population and tax obligations of various regions within the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Hüseyin Demirci was recorded as a skilled blacksmith in the city of Bursa, which was a major center for metalwork and craftsmanship during the Ottoman era.

Another notable figure carrying this surname was Mehmet Demirci, a renowned Ottoman architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for the construction of several iconic buildings and bridges, including the Demirci Bridge in the city of Edirne.

During the 19th century, a famous Ottoman statesman and diplomat named Ahmed Vefik Pasha, whose full name was Ahmed Vefik Demirci Pasha, played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire.

In more recent history, Ahmet Demirci, born in 1924 and died in 2008, was a respected Turkish writer and playwright who contributed extensively to the literary landscape of Turkey.

It is important to note that while the surname Demirci is predominantly found in Turkey, it has also spread to other regions due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the ironsmithing and metalworking traditions of the Ottoman Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Demirci

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

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

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