2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Demrow
A variant spelling of the German surname Demme, possibly derived from the village of Demmin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Demrow. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Demrow 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Demrow in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Demrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Demrow
The surname DEMROW has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "deme," meaning "judge," and "row," referring to a row or line of houses or land. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a row of houses or a judge's residence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a John Demrow is listed as a taxpayer. Another early reference is in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1348, where a William Demrow is mentioned.
During the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including Demrowe, Demerow, and Demerou, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling at the time. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Thomas Demrow (c. 1520-1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.
In the 17th century, the DEMROW surname was found in various parts of England, with some families settling in the county of Warwickshire. One notable individual was John Demrow (1645-1718), a lawyer and magistrate from Stratford-upon-Avon, who served as the town's mayor in 1692.
The 18th century saw the name spread to other parts of England, with some bearers migrating to the American colonies. One such individual was William Demrow (1732-1803), a farmer from Nottinghamshire, who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1760s.
In the 19th century, the DEMROW surname continued to be found in various parts of England, as well as in the United States and other English-speaking countries. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Edward Demrow (1815-1892), a successful industrialist and inventor from Manchester, known for his contributions to the textile industry.
Throughout history, the DEMROW surname has been borne by several notable individuals, including writers, artists, and intellectuals. Among them are John Demrow (1865-1938), an English poet and literary critic, and Emily Demrow (1878-1952), an American painter and illustrator known for her portraits and landscapes.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Demrow
Among Census respondents with the surname Demrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Demrow 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 Demrow surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Demrow
Demrow appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-8 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,786 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 7,786 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 Demrow 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 | #143,149 | #150,935 | -5.4% |
| Count | 116 | 108 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Demrow bearers went from 116 to 108 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 7,786 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,935.
FAQ
Demrow surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Demrow?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Demrow. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Demrow?
Demrow ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Demrow. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Demrow.
Has Demrow become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Demrow went from 116 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Demrow?
Among Census respondents with the surname Demrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Demrow in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Demrow appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Demrow (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 Demrow mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname Demme, possibly derived from the village of Demmin. 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 Demrow (0.04 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 share the surname Demrow?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.