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

Dimery, 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 Dimery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimery in America

Dimery is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimery surname appeared 300 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 Dimery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimery 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 Dimery

The surname DIMERY is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "demerie," which referred to a landed estate or manor. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who owned or managed a demesne or estate.

The earliest known records of the DIMERY surname can be traced back to the Normandy region of France in the 12th century. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by a prominent landowner or nobleman in this area. Over time, the name spread to other parts of France and eventually beyond the country's borders.

One of the earliest documented references to the DIMERY name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a medieval cartulary (a collection of charters and deeds) from the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. This document, which dates back to the 12th century, mentions a person named Robertus de Dimeria, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the DIMERY surname was Jean de Dimery, a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) under King Louis IX of France. Jean de Dimery played a significant role in the siege of Damietta, a strategic port city in Egypt, during this crusade.

Another prominent individual with the DIMERY name was Guillaume de Dimery, a French cleric who lived in the 14th century. He served as the Bishop of Angers from 1355 to 1375 and was known for his contributions to the Cathedral of Saint-Maurice in Angers, where he oversaw significant construction and renovation projects.

In the 15th century, the DIMERY surname was also found in England, possibly brought over by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. One notable figure from this period was John Dimery, an English merchant and alderman who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the DIMERY name appeared in various records across Europe, including in the Netherlands, where a family by the name of Dimery was recorded in the city of Leiden. One member of this family, Pieter Dimery, was a renowned painter and engraver who lived from 1570 to 1636.

While the DIMERY surname has its roots in France and has been present in various parts of Europe throughout history, it is important to note that these details are based on historical records and research, and there may be other interpretations or additional information that could shed further light on the origin and evolution of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimery

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

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

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