About Dement
The surname Dement is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "dement," meaning "mad" or "insane." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who exhibited eccentric or irrational behavior. Over time, the surname Dement has evolved and may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with mental health or had connections to mental institutions.
The surname Dement is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dement based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dement is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dement in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dement using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.